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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.25, 1,235.45 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.25, 1,235.45 and 502.28 is: 693.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.25 : 1,235.45 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.25/1,235.45 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.25x = 1,235.45 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.25x = 620,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,541.83/895.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.15

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