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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.77, 1,238.62 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.77, 1,238.62 and 504.71 is: 696.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.77 : 1,238.62 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.77/1,238.62 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.77x = 1,238.62 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.77x = 625,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,143.90/897.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.33

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