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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.10, 1,235.44 and 563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.10, 1,235.44 and 563.30 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.10 : 1,235.44 = 563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.10/1,235.44 = 563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.10x = 1,235.44 × 563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.10x = 695,923.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,923.35/895.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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