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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,235.16 and 563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,235.16 and 563.63 is: 777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,235.16 = 563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,235.16 = 563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,235.16 × 563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 696,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,167.06/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.76

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