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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.58, 1,237.38 and 503.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.58, 1,237.38 and 503.58 is: 695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.58 : 1,237.38 = 503.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.58/1,237.38 = 503.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.58x = 1,237.38 × 503.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.58x = 623,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,119.82/896.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.00

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