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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.03, 1,237.07 and 697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.03, 1,237.07 and 697.37 is: 962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.03 : 1,237.07 = 697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.03/1,237.07 = 697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.03x = 1,237.07 × 697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.03x = 862,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,700.34/896.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.81

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