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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,235.55 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,235.55 and 563.88 is: 777.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,235.55 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,235.55 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,235.55 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 696,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,701.93/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.79

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