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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,235.93 and 559.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,235.93 and 559.19 is: 772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,235.93 = 559.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,235.93 = 559.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,235.93 × 559.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 691,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,119.99/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.06

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