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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.37, 1,238.35 and 504.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.37, 1,238.35 and 504.38 is: 696.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.37 : 1,238.35 = 504.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.37/1,238.35 = 504.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.37x = 1,238.35 × 504.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.37x = 624,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,598.97/897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.03

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