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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,238.59 and 524.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,238.59 and 524.65 is: 723.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,238.59 = 524.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,238.59 = 524.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,238.59 × 524.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 649,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,826.24/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.83

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