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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,238.52 and 524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,238.52 and 524.39 is: 723.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,238.52 = 524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,238.52 = 524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,238.52 × 524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 649,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,461.31/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.65

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