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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.66, 1,238.40 and 524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.66, 1,238.40 and 524.70 is: 723.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.66 : 1,238.40 = 524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.66/1,238.40 = 524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.66x = 1,238.40 × 524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.66x = 649,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,788.48/897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.87

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