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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.57, 1,235.89 and 497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.57, 1,235.89 and 497.24 is: 686.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.57 : 1,235.89 = 497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.57/1,235.89 = 497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.57x = 1,235.89 × 497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.57x = 614,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,526.52/895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.19

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