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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.35, 1,236.94 and 498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.35, 1,236.94 and 498.01 is: 687.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.35 : 1,236.94 = 498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.35/1,236.94 = 498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.35x = 1,236.94 × 498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.35x = 616,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,013.19/896.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.25

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