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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.98, 1,238.90 and 524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.98, 1,238.90 and 524.94 is: 724.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.98 : 1,238.90 = 524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.98/1,238.90 = 524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.98x = 1,238.90 × 524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.98x = 650,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,345.09/897.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.23

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