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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,236.43 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,236.43 and 503.02 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,236.43 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,236.43 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,236.43 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 621,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,949.02/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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