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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.50, 1,235.87 and 497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.50, 1,235.87 and 497.29 is: 686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.50 : 1,235.87 = 497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.50/1,235.87 = 497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.50x = 1,235.87 × 497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.50x = 614,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,577.13/895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.29

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