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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.37, 1,236.97 and 503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.37, 1,236.97 and 503.38 is: 694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.37 : 1,236.97 = 503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.37/1,236.97 = 503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.37x = 1,236.97 × 503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.37x = 622,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,665.96/896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.65

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