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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,238.63 and 499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,238.63 and 499.29 is: 689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,238.63 = 499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,238.63 = 499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,238.63 × 499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 618,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,435.57/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.06

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