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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.13, 1,238.03 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.13, 1,238.03 and 493.36 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.13 : 1,238.03 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.13/1,238.03 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.13x = 1,238.03 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.13x = 610,795.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,795.11/897.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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