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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,237.03 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,237.03 and 498.08 is: 687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,237.03 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,237.03 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,237.03 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 616,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,133.72/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.38

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