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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.11, 1,236.76 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.11, 1,236.76 and 503.16 is: 694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.11 : 1,236.76 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.11/1,236.76 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.11x = 1,236.76 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.11x = 622,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,288.16/896.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.43

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