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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.62, 1,235.65 and 563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.62, 1,235.65 and 563.93 is: 778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.62 : 1,235.65 = 563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.62/1,235.65 = 563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.62x = 1,235.65 × 563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.62x = 696,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,811.11/895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.02

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