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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.22, 1,238 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.22, 1,238 and 504.18 is: 695.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.22 : 1,238 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.22/1,238 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.22x = 1,238 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.22x = 624,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,174.84/897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.68

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