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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.80, 1,237.52 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.80, 1,237.52 and 503.80 is: 695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.80 : 1,237.52 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.80/1,237.52 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.80x = 1,237.52 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.80x = 623,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,462.58/896.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.21

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