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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.35, 1,237.03 and 498.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.35, 1,237.03 and 498.07 is: 687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.35 : 1,237.03 = 498.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.35/1,237.03 = 498.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.35x = 1,237.03 × 498.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.35x = 616,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,129.38/896.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.37

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