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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.96, 1,236.26 and 581.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.96, 1,236.26 and 581.14 is: 801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.96 : 1,236.26 = 581.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.96/1,236.26 = 581.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.96x = 1,236.26 × 581.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.96x = 718,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,443.13/895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.87

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