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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.03, 1,235.09 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.03, 1,235.09 and 496.68 is: 685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.03 : 1,235.09 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.03/1,235.09 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.03x = 1,235.09 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.03x = 613,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,442.02/895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.39

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