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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.22, 1,235.36 and 502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.22, 1,235.36 and 502.23 is: 693.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.22 : 1,235.36 = 502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.22/1,235.36 = 502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.22x = 1,235.36 × 502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.22x = 620,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,434.85/895.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.05

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