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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,238.31 and 504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,238.31 and 504.32 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,238.31 = 504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,238.31 = 504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,238.31 × 504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 624,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,495.79/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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