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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.03, 1,237.90 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.03, 1,237.90 and 504.05 is: 695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.03 : 1,237.90 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.03/1,237.90 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.03x = 1,237.90 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.03x = 623,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,954.79/897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.58

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