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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.83, 1,236.36 and 564.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.83, 1,236.36 and 564.54 is: 779.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.83 : 1,236.36 = 564.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.83/1,236.36 = 564.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.83x = 1,236.36 × 564.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.83x = 697,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,974.67/895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.14

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