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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,236.00 and 597.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,236.00 and 597.08 is: 824.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,236.00 = 597.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,236.00 = 597.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,236.00 × 597.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 737,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,987.89/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.25

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