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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,238.56 and 524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,238.56 and 524.43 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,238.56 = 524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,238.56 = 524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,238.56 × 524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 649,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,538.02/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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