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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.24, 1,236.74 and 503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.24, 1,236.74 and 503.18 is: 694.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.24 : 1,236.74 = 503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.24/1,236.74 = 503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.24x = 1,236.74 × 503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.24x = 622,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,302.83/896.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.35

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