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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.47, 1,236.35 and 559.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.47, 1,236.35 and 559.51 is: 772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.47 : 1,236.35 = 559.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.47/1,236.35 = 559.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.47x = 1,236.35 × 559.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.47x = 691,750.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,750.19/895.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.50

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