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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,234.71 and 563.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,234.71 and 563.27 is: 776.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,234.71 = 563.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,234.71 = 563.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,234.71 × 563.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 695,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,475.10/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.97

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