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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,238.73 and 504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,238.73 and 504.64 is: 696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,238.73 = 504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,238.73 = 504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,238.73 × 504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 625,112.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,112.71/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.44

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