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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,238.62 and 565.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,238.62 and 565.98 is: 781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,238.62 = 565.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,238.62 = 565.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,238.62 × 565.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 701,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,034.15/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.53

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