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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.86, 1,236.36 and 497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.86, 1,236.36 and 497.54 is: 686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.86 : 1,236.36 = 497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.86/1,236.36 = 497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.86x = 1,236.36 × 497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.86x = 615,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,138.55/895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.65

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