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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.17, 1,238.09 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.17, 1,238.09 and 504.23 is: 695.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.17 : 1,238.09 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.17/1,238.09 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.17x = 1,238.09 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.17x = 624,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,273.41/897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.83

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