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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.36, 1,235.28 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.36, 1,235.28 and 585.04 is: 807.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.36 : 1,235.28 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.36/1,235.28 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.36x = 1,235.28 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.36x = 722,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,688.21/895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.15

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