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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.51, 1,237.09 and 503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.51, 1,237.09 and 503.45 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.51 : 1,237.09 = 503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.51/1,237.09 = 503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.51x = 1,237.09 × 503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.51x = 622,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,812.96/896.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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