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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.17, 1,236.78 and 503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.17, 1,236.78 and 503.23 is: 694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.17 : 1,236.78 = 503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.17/1,236.78 = 503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.17x = 1,236.78 × 503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.17x = 622,382.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,382.28/896.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.49

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