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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,236.69 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,236.69 and 584.82 is: 807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,236.69 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,236.69 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,236.69 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 723,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,241.05/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.31

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