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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.18, 1,238.08 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.18, 1,238.08 and 504.16 is: 695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.18 : 1,238.08 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.18/1,238.08 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.18x = 1,238.08 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.18x = 624,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,190.41/897.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.72

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