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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.52, 1,235.92 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.52, 1,235.92 and 564 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.52 : 1,235.92 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.52/1,235.92 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.52x = 1,235.92 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.52x = 697,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,058.88/895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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