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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.83, 1,236.51 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.83, 1,236.51 and 581.12 is: 802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.83 : 1,236.51 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.83/1,236.51 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.83x = 1,236.51 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.83x = 718,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,554.51/895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.11

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