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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895, 1,235.16 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895, 1,235.16 and 502.06 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895 : 1,235.16 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895/1,235.16 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895x = 1,235.16 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895x = 620,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,124.43/895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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