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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.54, 1,236.80 and 523.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.54, 1,236.80 and 523.53 is: 722.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.54 : 1,236.80 = 523.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.54/1,236.80 = 523.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.54x = 1,236.80 × 523.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.54x = 647,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,503.21/896.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.23

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