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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.57, 1,238.66 and 504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.57, 1,238.66 and 504.59 is: 696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.57 : 1,238.66 = 504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.57/1,238.66 = 504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.57x = 1,238.66 × 504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.57x = 625,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,006.73/897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.33

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