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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.48, 1,237 and 523.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.48, 1,237 and 523.40 is: 722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.48 : 1,237 = 523.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.48/1,237 = 523.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.48x = 1,237 × 523.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.48x = 647,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,445.80/896.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.21

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