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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,236.26 and 616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,236.26 and 616.11 is: 850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,236.26 = 616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,236.26 = 616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,236.26 × 616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 761,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,671.39/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.88

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