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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.49, 1,238.43 and 524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.49, 1,238.43 and 524.55 is: 723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.49 : 1,238.43 = 524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.49/1,238.43 = 524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.49x = 1,238.43 × 524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.49x = 649,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,618.46/897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.82

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