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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.26, 1,236.79 and 523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.26, 1,236.79 and 523.25 is: 722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.26 : 1,236.79 = 523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.26/1,236.79 = 523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.26x = 1,236.79 × 523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.26x = 647,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,147.75/896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.06

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