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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,234.38 and 575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,234.38 and 575.77 is: 793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,234.38 = 575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,234.38 = 575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,234.38 × 575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 710,718.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,718.97/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.90

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