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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.52, 1,236.12 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.52, 1,236.12 and 564.50 is: 779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.52 : 1,236.12 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.52/1,236.12 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.52x = 1,236.12 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.52x = 697,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,789.74/895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.20

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