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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.73, 1,237.49 and 503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.73, 1,237.49 and 503.75 is: 695.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.73 : 1,237.49 = 503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.73/1,237.49 = 503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.73x = 1,237.49 × 503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.73x = 623,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,385.59/896.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.18

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