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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.55, 1,237.18 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.55, 1,237.18 and 503.60 is: 694.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.55 : 1,237.18 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.55/1,237.18 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.55x = 1,237.18 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.55x = 623,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,043.85/896.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.93

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