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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,237.30 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,237.30 and 503.59 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,237.30 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,237.30 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,237.30 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 623,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,095.63/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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