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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.40, 1,237 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.40, 1,237 and 498.05 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.40 : 1,237 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.40/1,237 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.40x = 1,237 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.40x = 616,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,087.85/896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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