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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.34, 1,238.29 and 524.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.34, 1,238.29 and 524.35 is: 723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.34 : 1,238.29 = 524.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.34/1,238.29 = 524.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.34x = 1,238.29 × 524.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.34x = 649,297.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,297.36/897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.58

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