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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,238.76 and 504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,238.76 and 504.58 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,238.76 = 504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,238.76 = 504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,238.76 × 504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 625,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,053.52/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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