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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.27, 1,236.87 and 503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.27, 1,236.87 and 503.30 is: 694.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.27 : 1,236.87 = 503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.27/1,236.87 = 503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.27x = 1,236.87 × 503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.27x = 622,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,512.81/896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.56

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