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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.57, 1,238.63 and 524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.57, 1,238.63 and 524.56 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.57 : 1,238.63 = 524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.57/1,238.63 = 524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.57x = 1,238.63 × 524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.57x = 649,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,735.75/897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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