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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,237.34 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,237.34 and 503.53 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,237.34 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,237.34 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,237.34 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 623,037.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,037.81/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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