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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.69, 1,236.08 and 502.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.69, 1,236.08 and 502.75 is: 693.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.69 : 1,236.08 = 502.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.69/1,236.08 = 502.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.69x = 1,236.08 × 502.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.69x = 621,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,430.53/895.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.80

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