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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,236.89 and 581.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,236.89 and 581.27 is: 802.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,236.89 = 581.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,236.89 = 581.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,236.89 × 581.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 718,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,967.05/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.50

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