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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.83, 1,237.63 and 503.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.83, 1,237.63 and 503.85 is: 695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.83 : 1,237.63 = 503.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.83/1,237.63 = 503.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.83x = 1,237.63 × 503.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.83x = 623,578.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,578.62/896.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.32

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