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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.54, 1,238.18 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.54, 1,238.18 and 524.53 is: 723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.54 : 1,238.18 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.54/1,238.18 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.54x = 1,238.18 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.54x = 649,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,463.87/897.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.61

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