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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.92, 1,237.74 and 503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.92, 1,237.74 and 503.98 is: 695.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.92 : 1,237.74 = 503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.92/1,237.74 = 503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.92x = 1,237.74 × 503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.92x = 623,796.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,796.21/896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.49

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