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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.22, 1,236.85 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.22, 1,236.85 and 503.33 is: 694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.22 : 1,236.85 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.22/1,236.85 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.22x = 1,236.85 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.22x = 622,536.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,536.27/896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.62

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