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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.81, 1,236.77 and 710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.81, 1,236.77 and 710.05 is: 980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.81 : 1,236.77 = 710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.81/1,236.77 = 710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.81x = 1,236.77 × 710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.81x = 878,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,168.54/895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.31

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