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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.08, 1,235.34 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.08, 1,235.34 and 502.14 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.08 : 1,235.34 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.08/1,235.34 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.08x = 1,235.34 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.08x = 620,313.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,313.63/895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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