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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.09, 1,235.65 and 596.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.09, 1,235.65 and 596.83 is: 823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.09 : 1,235.65 = 596.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.09/1,235.65 = 596.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.09x = 1,235.65 × 596.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.09x = 737,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,471.84/895.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.91

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