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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.97, 1,239.19 and 504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.97, 1,239.19 and 504.99 is: 696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.97 : 1,239.19 = 504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.97/1,239.19 = 504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.97x = 1,239.19 × 504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.97x = 625,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,776.03/897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.88

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