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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.97, 1,236.40 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.97, 1,236.40 and 497.63 is: 686.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.97 : 1,236.40 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.97/1,236.40 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.97x = 1,236.40 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.97x = 615,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,269.73/895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.71

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