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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.17, 1,237.11 and 523.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.17, 1,237.11 and 523.01 is: 721.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.17 : 1,237.11 = 523.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.17/1,237.11 = 523.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.17x = 1,237.11 × 523.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.17x = 647,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,020.90/896.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.98

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