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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.55, 1,238.95 and 524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.55, 1,238.95 and 524.64 is: 724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.55 : 1,238.95 = 524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.55/1,238.95 = 524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.55x = 1,238.95 × 524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.55x = 650,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,006.84/897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.21

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