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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.21, 1,238.25 and 504.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.21, 1,238.25 and 504.37 is: 696.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.21 : 1,238.25 = 504.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.21/1,238.25 = 504.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.21x = 1,238.25 × 504.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.21x = 624,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,533.63/897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.08

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