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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.58, 1,236 and 502.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.58, 1,236 and 502.58 is: 693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.58 : 1,236 = 502.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.58/1,236 = 502.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.58x = 1,236 × 502.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.58x = 621,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,188.88/895.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.62

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