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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.02, 1,235.18 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.02, 1,235.18 and 502.08 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.02 : 1,235.18 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.02/1,235.18 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.02x = 1,235.18 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.02x = 620,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,159.17/895.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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