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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,237.88 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,237.88 and 504.04 is: 695.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,237.88 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,237.88 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,237.88 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 623,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,939.20/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.57

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