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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.92, 1,236.42 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.92, 1,236.42 and 497.64 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.92 : 1,236.42 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.92/1,236.42 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.92x = 1,236.42 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.92x = 615,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,292.05/895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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