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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,238.19 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,238.19 and 504.24 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,238.19 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,238.19 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,238.19 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 624,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,344.93/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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