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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.98, 1,235.20 and 502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.98, 1,235.20 and 502.03 is: 692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.98 : 1,235.20 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.98/1,235.20 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.98x = 1,235.20 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.98x = 620,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,108.69/894.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.87

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