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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,238.72 and 524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,238.72 and 524.26 is: 723.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,238.72 = 524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,238.72 = 524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,238.72 × 524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 649,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,411.35/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.64

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