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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896, 1,236.40 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896, 1,236.40 and 502.96 is: 694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896 : 1,236.40 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896/1,236.40 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896x = 1,236.40 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896x = 621,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,859.74/896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.04

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