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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.79, 1,236.23 and 497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.79, 1,236.23 and 497.46 is: 686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.79 : 1,236.23 = 497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.79/1,236.23 = 497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.79x = 1,236.23 × 497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.79x = 614,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,968.79/895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.51

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