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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.78, 1,236.14 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.78, 1,236.14 and 502.74 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.78 : 1,236.14 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.78/1,236.14 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.78x = 1,236.14 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.78x = 621,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,457.02/895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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