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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,238.24 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,238.24 and 524.16 is: 723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,238.24 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,238.24 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,238.24 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 649,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,035.88/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.21

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