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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.88, 1,236.28 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.88, 1,236.28 and 502.92 is: 694.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.88 : 1,236.28 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.88/1,236.28 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.88x = 1,236.28 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.88x = 621,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,749.94/895.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.01

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