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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,236.36 and 497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,236.36 and 497.60 is: 686.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,236.36 = 497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,236.36 = 497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,236.36 × 497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 615,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,204.07/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.68

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