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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.80, 1,237.40 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.80, 1,237.40 and 503.68 is: 694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.80 : 1,237.40 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.80/1,237.40 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.80x = 1,237.40 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.80x = 623,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,253.63/896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.98

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