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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.73, 1,238.49 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.73, 1,238.49 and 524.52 is: 723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.73 : 1,238.49 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.73/1,238.49 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.73x = 1,238.49 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.73x = 649,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,612.77/897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.62

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