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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,237.84 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,237.84 and 524.28 is: 723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,237.84 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,237.84 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,237.84 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 648,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,973.44/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.26

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