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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.52, 1,234.43 and 596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.52, 1,234.43 and 596.28 is: 821.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.52 : 1,234.43 = 596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.52/1,234.43 = 596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.52x = 1,234.43 × 596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.52x = 736,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,067.41/895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.94

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