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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.97, 1,236.44 and 502.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.97, 1,236.44 and 502.99 is: 694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.97 : 1,236.44 = 502.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.97/1,236.44 = 502.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.97x = 1,236.44 × 502.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.97x = 621,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,915.12/895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.12

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