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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,235.38 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,235.38 and 502.16 is: 693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,235.38 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,235.38 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,235.38 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 620,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,358.42/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.05

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