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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.38, 1,236.06 and 563.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.38, 1,236.06 and 563.99 is: 778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.38 : 1,236.06 = 563.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.38/1,236.06 = 563.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.38x = 1,236.06 × 563.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.38x = 697,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,119.30/895.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.57

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