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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.03, 1,238.04 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.03, 1,238.04 and 524.22 is: 723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.03 : 1,238.04 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.03/1,238.04 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.03x = 1,238.04 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.03x = 649,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,005.33/897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.50

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