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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.43, 1,238.49 and 504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.43, 1,238.49 and 504.46 is: 696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.43 : 1,238.49 = 504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.43/1,238.49 = 504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.43x = 1,238.49 × 504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.43x = 624,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,770.21/897.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.18

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