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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.37, 1,235.19 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.37, 1,235.19 and 580.73 is: 801.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.37 : 1,235.19 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.37/1,235.19 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.37x = 1,235.19 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.37x = 717,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,311.89/895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.13

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