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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,236.26 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,236.26 and 502.88 is: 693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,236.26 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,236.26 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,236.26 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 621,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,685.50/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.95

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