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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.13, 1,236.66 and 503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.13, 1,236.66 and 503.22 is: 694.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.13 : 1,236.66 = 503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.13/1,236.66 = 503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.13x = 1,236.66 × 503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.13x = 622,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,312.05/896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.44

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