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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.46, 1,235.46 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.46, 1,235.46 and 580.73 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.46 : 1,235.46 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.46/1,235.46 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.46x = 1,235.46 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.46x = 717,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,468.69/895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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