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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,238.76 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,238.76 and 524.52 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,238.76 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,238.76 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,238.76 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 649,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,754.40/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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