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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.67, 1,235.91 and 497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.67, 1,235.91 and 497.33 is: 686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.67 : 1,235.91 = 497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.67/1,235.91 = 497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.67x = 1,235.91 × 497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.67x = 614,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,646.45/895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.25

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