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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,238.51 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,238.51 and 504.60 is: 696.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,238.51 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,238.51 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,238.51 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 624,952.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,952.15/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.31

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