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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.56, 1,238.74 and 504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.56, 1,238.74 and 504.51 is: 696.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.56 : 1,238.74 = 504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.56/1,238.74 = 504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.56x = 1,238.74 × 504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.56x = 624,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,955.46/897.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.28

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