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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.34, 1,235.62 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.34, 1,235.62 and 502.40 is: 693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.34 : 1,235.62 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.34/1,235.62 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.34x = 1,235.62 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.34x = 620,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,775.49/895.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.34

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