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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.65, 1,236.41 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.65, 1,236.41 and 601.12 is: 829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.65 : 1,236.41 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.65/1,236.41 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.65x = 1,236.41 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.65x = 743,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,230.78/895.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.82

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