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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.01, 1,235.04 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.01, 1,235.04 and 496.62 is: 685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.01 : 1,235.04 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.01/1,235.04 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.01x = 1,235.04 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.01x = 613,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,345.56/895.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.30

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