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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,238.04 and 504.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,238.04 and 504.15 is: 695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,238.04 = 504.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,238.04 = 504.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,238.04 × 504.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 624,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,157.87/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.72

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