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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,235.39 and 581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,235.39 and 581.01 is: 801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,235.39 = 581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,235.39 = 581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,235.39 × 581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 717,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,773.94/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.70

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