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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,236.20 and 502.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,236.20 and 502.85 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,236.20 = 502.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,236.20 = 502.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,236.20 × 502.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 621,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,623.75/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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