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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.15, 1,237.96 and 524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.15, 1,237.96 and 524.22 is: 723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.15 : 1,237.96 = 524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.15/1,237.96 = 524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.15x = 1,237.96 × 524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.15x = 648,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,963.39/897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.36

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