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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.13, 1,238.10 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.13, 1,238.10 and 498.84 is: 688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.13 : 1,238.10 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.13/1,238.10 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.13x = 1,238.10 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.13x = 617,613.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,613.80/897.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.43

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