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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.40, 1,236.99 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.40, 1,236.99 and 503.40 is: 694.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.40 : 1,236.99 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.40/1,236.99 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.40x = 1,236.99 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.40x = 622,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,700.77/896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.67

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