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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.81, 1,238.81 and 524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.81, 1,238.81 and 524.85 is: 724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.81 : 1,238.81 = 524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.81/1,238.81 = 524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.81x = 1,238.81 × 524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.81x = 650,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,189.43/897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.20

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