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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.89, 1,237.69 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.89, 1,237.69 and 503.90 is: 695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.89 : 1,237.69 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.89/1,237.69 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.89x = 1,237.69 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.89x = 623,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,671.99/896.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.37

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