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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.82, 1,235.94 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.82, 1,235.94 and 581.50 is: 802.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.82 : 1,235.94 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.82/1,235.94 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.82x = 1,235.94 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.82x = 718,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,692.93/895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.27

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