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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,239.12 and 504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,239.12 and 504.91 is: 696.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,239.12 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,239.12 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,239.12 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 625,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,644.08/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.80

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