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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.96, 1,237.85 and 523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.96, 1,237.85 and 523.88 is: 722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.96 : 1,237.85 = 523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.96/1,237.85 = 523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.96x = 1,237.85 × 523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.96x = 648,489.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,489.62/896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.99

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