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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.45, 1,238.45 and 524.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.45, 1,238.45 and 524.45 is: 723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.45 : 1,238.45 = 524.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.45/1,238.45 = 524.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.45x = 1,238.45 × 524.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.45x = 649,496.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,496.29/897.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.71

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