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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.81, 1,237.52 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.81, 1,237.52 and 503.78 is: 695.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.81 : 1,237.52 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.81/1,237.52 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.81x = 1,237.52 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.81x = 623,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,432.90/896.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.17

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