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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,238.05 and 504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,238.05 and 504.17 is: 695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,238.05 = 504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,238.05 = 504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,238.05 × 504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 624,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,187.67/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.74

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