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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.07, 1,237.86 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.07, 1,237.86 and 504.01 is: 695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.07 : 1,237.86 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.07/1,237.86 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.07x = 1,237.86 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.07x = 623,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,893.82/897.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.48

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