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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.63, 1,238.61 and 524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.63, 1,238.61 and 524.58 is: 723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.63 : 1,238.61 = 524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.63/1,238.61 = 524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.63x = 1,238.61 × 524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.63x = 649,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,750.03/897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.85

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