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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.23, 1,236.72 and 503.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.23, 1,236.72 and 503.17 is: 694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.23 : 1,236.72 = 503.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.23/1,236.72 = 503.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.23x = 1,236.72 × 503.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.23x = 622,284.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,284.75/896.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.34

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