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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.17, 1,238.04 and 524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.17, 1,238.04 and 524.21 is: 723.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.17 : 1,238.04 = 524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.17/1,238.04 = 524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.17x = 1,238.04 × 524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.17x = 648,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,992.95/897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.38

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