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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,238.67 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,238.67 and 504.63 is: 696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,238.67 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,238.67 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,238.67 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 625,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,070.04/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.37

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