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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.56, 1,236 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.56, 1,236 and 502.68 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.56 : 1,236 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.56/1,236 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.56x = 1,236 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.56x = 621,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,312.48/895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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