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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,237.89 and 524.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,237.89 and 524.23 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,237.89 = 524.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,237.89 = 524.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,237.89 × 524.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 648,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,937.95/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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