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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,237.32 and 503.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,237.32 and 503.60 is: 694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,237.32 = 503.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,237.32 = 503.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,237.32 × 503.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 623,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,114.35/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.97

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