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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,238.58 and 504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,238.58 and 504.56 is: 696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,238.58 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,238.58 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,238.58 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 624,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,937.92/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.29

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