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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.72, 1,237.11 and 564.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.72, 1,237.11 and 564.43 is: 779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.72 : 1,237.11 = 564.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.72/1,237.11 = 564.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.72x = 1,237.11 × 564.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.72x = 698,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,262.00/895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.55

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