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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.30, 1,235.36 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.30, 1,235.36 and 564.17 is: 778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.30 : 1,235.36 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.30/1,235.36 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.30x = 1,235.36 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.30x = 696,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,953.05/895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.46

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