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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.89, 1,236.35 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.89, 1,236.35 and 503.01 is: 694.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.89 : 1,236.35 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.89/1,236.35 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.89x = 1,236.35 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.89x = 621,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,896.41/895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.17

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