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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.23, 1,236.06 and 580.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.23, 1,236.06 and 580.95 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.23 : 1,236.06 = 580.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.23/1,236.06 = 580.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.23x = 1,236.06 × 580.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.23x = 718,089.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,089.06/895.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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