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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.53, 1,236.06 and 696.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.53, 1,236.06 and 696.36 is: 961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.53 : 1,236.06 = 696.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.53/1,236.06 = 696.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.53x = 1,236.06 × 696.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.53x = 860,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,742.74/895.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.15

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