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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.62, 1,235.39 and 563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.62, 1,235.39 and 563.48 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.62 : 1,235.39 = 563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.62/1,235.39 = 563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.62x = 1,235.39 × 563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.62x = 696,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,108.56/895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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