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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.97, 1,237.68 and 503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.97, 1,237.68 and 503.91 is: 695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.97 : 1,237.68 = 503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.97/1,237.68 = 503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.97x = 1,237.68 × 503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.97x = 623,682.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,682.08/896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.32

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