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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.30, 1,235.52 and 502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.30, 1,235.52 and 502.36 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.30 : 1,235.52 = 502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.30/1,235.52 = 502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.30x = 1,235.52 × 502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.30x = 620,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,675.83/895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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