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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.88, 1,237.52 and 523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.88, 1,237.52 and 523.76 is: 722.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.88 : 1,237.52 = 523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.88/1,237.52 = 523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.88x = 1,237.52 × 523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.88x = 648,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,163.48/896.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.69

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