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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,237.36 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,237.36 and 503.66 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,237.36 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,237.36 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,237.36 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 623,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,208.74/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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