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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,234.44 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,234.44 and 563.52 is: 777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,234.44 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,234.44 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,234.44 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 695,631.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,631.63/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.17

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