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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,238.37 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,238.37 and 504.45 is: 696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,238.37 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,238.37 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,238.37 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 624,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,695.75/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.13

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