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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,238.54 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,238.54 and 504.54 is: 696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,238.54 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,238.54 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,238.54 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 624,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,890.45/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.18

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