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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.13, 1,236.49 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.13, 1,236.49 and 523.14 is: 721.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.13 : 1,236.49 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.13/1,236.49 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.13x = 1,236.49 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.13x = 646,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,857.38/896.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.83

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