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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.85, 1,239.01 and 524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.85, 1,239.01 and 524.92 is: 724.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.85 : 1,239.01 = 524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.85/1,239.01 = 524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.85x = 1,239.01 × 524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.85x = 650,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,381.13/897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.38

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