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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.30, 1,236.88 and 497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.30, 1,236.88 and 497.96 is: 687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.30 : 1,236.88 = 497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.30/1,236.88 = 497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.30x = 1,236.88 × 497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.30x = 615,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,916.76/896.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.18

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