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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,238.25 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,238.25 and 504.36 is: 696.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,238.25 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,238.25 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,238.25 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 624,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,523.77/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.00

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