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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,238.46 and 524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,238.46 and 524.68 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,238.46 = 524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,238.46 = 524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,238.46 × 524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 649,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,795.19/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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