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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.61, 1,235.35 and 563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.61, 1,235.35 and 563.76 is: 777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.61 : 1,235.35 = 563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.61/1,235.35 = 563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.61x = 1,235.35 × 563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.61x = 696,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,441.62/895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.62

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