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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.96, 1,237.92 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.96, 1,237.92 and 504.08 is: 695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.96 : 1,237.92 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.96/1,237.92 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.96x = 1,237.92 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.96x = 624,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,010.71/896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.70

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