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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.57, 1,237.27 and 498.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.57, 1,237.27 and 498.24 is: 687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.57 : 1,237.27 = 498.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.57/1,237.27 = 498.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.57x = 1,237.27 × 498.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.57x = 616,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,457.40/896.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.57

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