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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.47, 1,238.53 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.47, 1,238.53 and 504.50 is: 696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.47 : 1,238.53 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.47/1,238.53 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.47x = 1,238.53 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.47x = 624,830.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,830.93/897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.21

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