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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,236.10 and 497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,236.10 and 497.39 is: 686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,236.10 = 497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,236.10 = 497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,236.10 × 497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 614,823.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,823.78/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.39

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