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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.32, 1,235.60 and 502.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.32, 1,235.60 and 502.37 is: 693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.32 : 1,235.60 = 502.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.32/1,235.60 = 502.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.32x = 1,235.60 × 502.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.32x = 620,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,719.68/895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.29

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