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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.41, 1,235.73 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.41, 1,235.73 and 502.44 is: 693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.41 : 1,235.73 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.41/1,235.73 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.41x = 1,235.73 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.41x = 620,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,880.18/895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.40

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