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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.03, 1,235.10 and 502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.03, 1,235.10 and 502.03 is: 692.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.03 : 1,235.10 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.03/1,235.10 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.03x = 1,235.10 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.03x = 620,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,057.86/895.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.78

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