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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.59, 1,236.86 and 616.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.59, 1,236.86 and 616.55 is: 851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.59 : 1,236.86 = 616.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.59/1,236.86 = 616.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.59x = 1,236.86 × 616.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.59x = 762,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,586.03/895.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.49

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