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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.33, 1,236.87 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.33, 1,236.87 and 503.34 is: 694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.33 : 1,236.87 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.33/1,236.87 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.33x = 1,236.87 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.33x = 622,566.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,566.15/896.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.58

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