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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.43, 1,235.78 and 502.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.43, 1,235.78 and 502.45 is: 693.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.43 : 1,235.78 = 502.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.43/1,235.78 = 502.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.43x = 1,235.78 × 502.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.43x = 620,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,917.66/895.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.43

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