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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,236.77 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,236.77 and 503.37 is: 694.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,236.77 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,236.77 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,236.77 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 622,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,552.91/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.49

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