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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.59, 1,237.09 and 503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.59, 1,237.09 and 503.59 is: 694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.59 : 1,237.09 = 503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.59/1,237.09 = 503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.59x = 1,237.09 × 503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.59x = 622,979.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,979.97/896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.83

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