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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.75, 1,236.66 and 564.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.75, 1,236.66 and 564.46 is: 779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.75 : 1,236.66 = 564.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.75/1,236.66 = 564.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.75x = 1,236.66 × 564.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.75x = 698,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,045.10/895.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.29

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