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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.18, 1,237.80 and 504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.18, 1,237.80 and 504.12 is: 695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.18 : 1,237.80 = 504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.18/1,237.80 = 504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.18x = 1,237.80 × 504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.18x = 623,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,999.74/897.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.51

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