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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,236.59 and 503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,236.59 and 503.08 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.04 : 1,236.59 = 503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.04/1,236.59 = 503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.04x = 1,236.59 × 503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.04x = 622,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,103.70/896.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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