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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.33, 1,235.40 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.33, 1,235.40 and 563.52 is: 777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.33 : 1,235.40 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.33/1,235.40 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.33x = 1,235.40 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.33x = 696,172.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,172.61/895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.56

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