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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,237.88 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,237.88 and 504.06 is: 695.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.04 : 1,237.88 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.04/1,237.88 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.04x = 1,237.88 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.04x = 623,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,965.79/897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.58

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