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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.37, 1,236.85 and 497.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.37, 1,236.85 and 497.99 is: 687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.37 : 1,236.85 = 497.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.37/1,236.85 = 497.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.37x = 1,236.85 × 497.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.37x = 615,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,940.78/896.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.15

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