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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.94, 1,237.77 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.94, 1,237.77 and 503.96 is: 695.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.94 : 1,237.77 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.94/1,237.77 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.94x = 1,237.77 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.94x = 623,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,780.38/896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.45

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