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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.17, 1,235.40 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.17, 1,235.40 and 496.86 is: 685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.17 : 1,235.40 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.17/1,235.40 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.17x = 1,235.40 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.17x = 613,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,820.84/895.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.70

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