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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,235.02 and 611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,235.02 and 611.60 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,235.02 = 611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,235.02 = 611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,235.02 × 611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 755,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,338.23/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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