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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.72, 1,238.72 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.72, 1,238.72 and 504.66 is: 696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.72 : 1,238.72 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.72/1,238.72 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.72x = 1,238.72 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.72x = 625,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,129.91/897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.35

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