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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,235.35 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,235.35 and 580.76 is: 800.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,235.35 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,235.35 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,235.35 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 717,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,435.69/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.79

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