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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,238.64 and 499.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,238.64 and 499.33 is: 689.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,238.64 = 499.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,238.64 = 499.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,238.64 × 499.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 618,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,483.92/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.03

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