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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,238.39 and 504.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,238.39 and 504.43 is: 696.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,238.39 = 504.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,238.39 = 504.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,238.39 × 504.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 624,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,677.34/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.19

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