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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.78, 1,237.67 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.78, 1,237.67 and 503.93 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.78 : 1,237.67 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.78/1,237.67 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.78x = 1,237.67 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.78x = 623,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,699.04/896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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