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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.53, 1,238.15 and 519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.53, 1,238.15 and 519.39 is: 716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.53 : 1,238.15 = 519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.53/1,238.15 = 519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.53x = 1,238.15 × 519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.53x = 643,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,084.03/897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.51

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