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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.73, 1,238.99 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.73, 1,238.99 and 504.83 is: 696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.73 : 1,238.99 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.73/1,238.99 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.73x = 1,238.99 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.73x = 625,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,479.90/897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.74

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