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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.05, 1,236.57 and 522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.05, 1,236.57 and 522.97 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.05 : 1,236.57 = 522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.05/1,236.57 = 522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.05x = 1,236.57 × 522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.05x = 646,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,682.83/896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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