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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,234.71 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,234.71 and 563.85 is: 777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,234.71 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,234.71 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,234.71 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 696,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,191.23/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.28

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