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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.22, 1,235.41 and 502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.22, 1,235.41 and 502.25 is: 693.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.22 : 1,235.41 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.22/1,235.41 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.22x = 1,235.41 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.22x = 620,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,477.24/895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.10

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