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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.42, 1,237.14 and 503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.42, 1,237.14 and 503.54 is: 694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.42 : 1,237.14 = 503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.42/1,237.14 = 503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.42x = 1,237.14 × 503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.42x = 622,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,949.48/896.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.93

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