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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.76, 1,237.41 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.76, 1,237.41 and 503.79 is: 695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.76 : 1,237.41 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.76/1,237.41 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.76x = 1,237.41 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.76x = 623,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,394.78/896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.16

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