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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.56, 1,238.41 and 524.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.56, 1,238.41 and 524.33 is: 723.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.56 : 1,238.41 = 524.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.56/1,238.41 = 524.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.56x = 1,238.41 × 524.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.56x = 649,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,329.32/897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.44

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