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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.68, 1,237.50 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.68, 1,237.50 and 523.84 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.68 : 1,237.50 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.68/1,237.50 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.68x = 1,237.50 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.68x = 648,252
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,252/896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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