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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.31, 1,236.89 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.31, 1,236.89 and 503.33 is: 694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.31 : 1,236.89 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.31/1,236.89 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.31x = 1,236.89 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.31x = 622,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,555.14/896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.58

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