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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.99, 1,237.87 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.99, 1,237.87 and 504.05 is: 695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.99 : 1,237.87 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.99/1,237.87 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.99x = 1,237.87 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.99x = 623,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,948.37/896.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.60

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