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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.38, 1,238.48 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.38, 1,238.48 and 524.48 is: 723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.38 : 1,238.48 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.38/1,238.48 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.38x = 1,238.48 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.38x = 649,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,562.40/897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.84

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