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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.54, 1,235.84 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.54, 1,235.84 and 502.55 is: 693.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.54 : 1,235.84 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.54/1,235.84 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.54x = 1,235.84 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.54x = 621,068.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,068.88/895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.52

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