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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.96, 1,236.28 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.96, 1,236.28 and 502.96 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.96 : 1,236.28 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.96/1,236.28 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.96x = 1,236.28 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.96x = 621,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,799.39/895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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