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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.29, 1,236.72 and 518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.29, 1,236.72 and 518.20 is: 715.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.29 : 1,236.72 = 518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.29/1,236.72 = 518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.29x = 1,236.72 × 518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.29x = 640,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,864.24/896.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.02

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