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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,235.84 and 581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,235.84 and 581.20 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,235.84 = 581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,235.84 = 581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,235.84 × 581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 718,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,264.21/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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