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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.53, 1,236.92 and 523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.53, 1,236.92 and 523.46 is: 722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.53 : 1,236.92 = 523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.53/1,236.92 = 523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.53x = 1,236.92 × 523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.53x = 647,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,469.34/896.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.20

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