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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,238.46 and 519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,238.46 and 519.47 is: 716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,238.46 = 519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,238.46 = 519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,238.46 × 519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 643,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,342.82/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.80

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