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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.75, 1,237.50 and 503.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.75, 1,237.50 and 503.77 is: 695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.75 : 1,237.50 = 503.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.75/1,237.50 = 503.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.75x = 1,237.50 × 503.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.75x = 623,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,416.02/896.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.20

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