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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.72, 1,237.48 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.72, 1,237.48 and 503.76 is: 695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.72 : 1,237.48 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.72/1,237.48 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.72x = 1,237.48 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.72x = 623,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,392.92/896.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.19

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