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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.19, 1,235.05 and 580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.19, 1,235.05 and 580.84 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.19 : 1,235.05 = 580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.19/1,235.05 = 580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.19x = 1,235.05 × 580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.19x = 717,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,369.56/895.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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