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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,238.36 and 524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,238.36 and 524.27 is: 723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,238.36 = 524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,238.36 = 524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,238.36 × 524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 649,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,226.18/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.50

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