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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.14, 1,236.62 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.14, 1,236.62 and 523.13 is: 721.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.14 : 1,236.62 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.14/1,236.62 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.14x = 1,236.62 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.14x = 646,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,910.40/896.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.89

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