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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.70, 1,237.48 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.70, 1,237.48 and 503.72 is: 695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.70 : 1,237.48 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.70/1,237.48 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.70x = 1,237.48 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.70x = 623,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,337.81/896.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.14

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