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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,238.42 and 504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,238.42 and 504.50 is: 696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,238.42 = 504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,238.42 = 504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,238.42 × 504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 624,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,777.96/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.15

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