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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.93, 1,239.02 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.93, 1,239.02 and 524.86 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.93 : 1,239.02 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.93/1,239.02 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.93x = 1,239.02 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.93x = 650,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,312.04/897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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