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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.38, 1,236.98 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.38, 1,236.98 and 498.04 is: 687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.38 : 1,236.98 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.38/1,236.98 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.38x = 1,236.98 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.38x = 616,062.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,062.61/896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.28

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