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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.26, 1,236.90 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.26, 1,236.90 and 497.94 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.26 : 1,236.90 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.26/1,236.90 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.26x = 1,236.90 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.26x = 615,901.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,901.99/896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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