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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,235.17 and 580.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,235.17 and 580.25 is: 800.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,235.17 = 580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,235.17 = 580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,235.17 × 580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 716,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,705.89/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.44

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