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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,237.68 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,237.68 and 503.94 is: 695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,237.68 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,237.68 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,237.68 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 623,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,716.46/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.43

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