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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,235.18 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,235.18 and 580.26 is: 800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,235.18 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,235.18 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,235.18 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 716,731.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,731.63/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.47

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