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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,235.18 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,235.18 and 496.76 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,235.18 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,235.18 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,235.18 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 613,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,579.36/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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