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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,237.93 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,237.93 and 524.16 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,237.93 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,237.93 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,237.93 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 648,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,872.08/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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