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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,238.43 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,238.43 and 504.44 is: 696.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,238.43 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,238.43 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,238.43 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 624,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,713.63/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.12

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