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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,235.08 and 600.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,235.08 and 600.23 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,235.08 = 600.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,235.08 = 600.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,235.08 × 600.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 741,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,324.39/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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