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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.90, 1,237.73 and 503.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,237.73 and 503.87 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.90 : 1,237.73 = 503.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.90/1,237.73 = 503.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.90x = 1,237.73 × 503.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.90x = 623,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,646.31/896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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