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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.76, 1,236.24 and 564.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.76, 1,236.24 and 564.44 is: 778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.76 : 1,236.24 = 564.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.76/1,236.24 = 564.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.76x = 1,236.24 × 564.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.76x = 697,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,783.31/895.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.98

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