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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,235.66 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,235.66 and 600.62 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,235.66 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,235.66 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,235.66 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 742,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,152.93/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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