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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.31, 1,238.40 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.31, 1,238.40 and 504.33 is: 696.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.31 : 1,238.40 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.31/1,238.40 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.31x = 1,238.40 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.31x = 624,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,566.92/897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.05

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