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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,236.38 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,236.38 and 497.63 is: 686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,236.38 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,236.38 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,236.38 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 615,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,252.98/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.67

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