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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.25, 1,238.06 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.25, 1,238.06 and 504.20 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.25 : 1,238.06 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.25/1,238.06 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.25x = 1,238.06 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.25x = 624,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,224.92/897.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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