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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.71, 1,236.06 and 564.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.71, 1,236.06 and 564.69 is: 779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.71 : 1,236.06 = 564.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.71/1,236.06 = 564.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.71x = 1,236.06 × 564.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.71x = 697,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,990.72/895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.26

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