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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.91, 1,236.53 and 503.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.91, 1,236.53 and 503.06 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.91 : 1,236.53 = 503.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.91/1,236.53 = 503.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.91x = 1,236.53 × 503.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.91x = 622,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,043.86/895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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