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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.05, 1,236.83 and 523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.05, 1,236.83 and 523.18 is: 722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.05 : 1,236.83 = 523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.05/1,236.83 = 523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.05x = 1,236.83 × 523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.05x = 647,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,084.72/896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.15

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