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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.39, 1,236.11 and 695.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.39, 1,236.11 and 695.78 is: 960.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.39 : 1,236.11 = 695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.39/1,236.11 = 695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.39x = 1,236.11 × 695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.39x = 860,050.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,050.96/895.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.53

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