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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,238.12 and 524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,238.12 and 524.24 is: 723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,238.12 = 524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,238.12 = 524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,238.12 × 524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 649,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,072.03/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.54

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