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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.37, 1,238.24 and 499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.37, 1,238.24 and 499.01 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.37 : 1,238.24 = 499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.37/1,238.24 = 499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.37x = 1,238.24 × 499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.37x = 617,892.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,892.29/897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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