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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,238.07 and 524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,238.07 and 524.15 is: 723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,238.07 = 524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,238.07 = 524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,238.07 × 524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 648,934.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,934.39/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.34

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