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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.93, 1,236.80 and 597.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.93, 1,236.80 and 597.67 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.93 : 1,236.80 = 597.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.93/1,236.80 = 597.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.93x = 1,236.80 × 597.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.93x = 739,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,202.49/895.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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