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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.51, 1,238.57 and 524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.51, 1,238.57 and 524.36 is: 723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.51 : 1,238.57 = 524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.51/1,238.57 = 524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.51x = 1,238.57 × 524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.51x = 649,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,447.75/897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.61

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