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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,237.64 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,237.64 and 503.84 is: 695.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,237.64 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,237.64 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,237.64 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 623,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,563.83/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.31

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