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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.16, 1,235.36 and 502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.16, 1,235.36 and 502.19 is: 693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.16 : 1,235.36 = 502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.16/1,235.36 = 502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.16x = 1,235.36 × 502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.16x = 620,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,385.44/895.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.04

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