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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,237.96 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,237.96 and 524.20 is: 723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,237.96 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,237.96 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,237.96 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 648,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,938.63/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.33

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