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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,238.97 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,238.97 and 524.97 is: 724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,238.97 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,238.97 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,238.97 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 650,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,422.08/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.33

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