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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,238.99 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,238.99 and 524.79 is: 724.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,238.99 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,238.99 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,238.99 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 650,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,206.94/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.15

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