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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.59, 1,235.86 and 600.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.59, 1,235.86 and 600.35 is: 828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.59 : 1,235.86 = 600.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.59/1,235.86 = 600.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.59x = 1,235.86 × 600.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.59x = 741,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,940.87/895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.44

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