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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.40, 1,238.19 and 524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.40, 1,238.19 and 524.17 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.40 : 1,238.19 = 524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.40/1,238.19 = 524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.40x = 1,238.19 × 524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.40x = 649,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,022.05/897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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