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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.94, 1,236.94 and 710.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.94, 1,236.94 and 710.18 is: 980.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.94 : 1,236.94 = 710.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.94/1,236.94 = 710.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.94x = 1,236.94 × 710.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.94x = 878,450.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,450.05/895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.48

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