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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.78, 1,236.20 and 502.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.78, 1,236.20 and 502.79 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.78 : 1,236.20 = 502.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.78/1,236.20 = 502.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.78x = 1,236.20 × 502.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.78x = 621,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,549.57/895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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