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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,238.44 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,238.44 and 524.48 is: 723.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,238.44 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,238.44 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,238.44 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 649,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,530.49/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.73

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