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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.64, 1,238.72 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.64, 1,238.72 and 504.72 is: 696.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.64 : 1,238.72 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.64/1,238.72 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.64x = 1,238.72 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.64x = 625,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,206.76/897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.50

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