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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.49, 1,235.89 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.49, 1,235.89 and 502.53 is: 693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.49 : 1,235.89 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.49/1,235.89 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.49x = 1,235.89 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.49x = 621,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,071.80/895.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.56

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