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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.93, 1,237.64 and 523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.93, 1,237.64 and 523.86 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.93 : 1,237.64 = 523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.93/1,237.64 = 523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.93x = 1,237.64 × 523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.93x = 648,350.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,350.09/896.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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