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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,237.82 and 503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,237.82 and 503.98 is: 695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.04 : 1,237.82 = 503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.04/1,237.82 = 503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.04x = 1,237.82 × 503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.04x = 623,834.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,834.00/897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.44

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