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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.01, 1,237.55 and 565.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.01, 1,237.55 and 565.31 is: 779.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.01 : 1,237.55 = 565.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.01/1,237.55 = 565.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.01x = 1,237.55 × 565.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.01x = 699,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,599.66/897.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.93

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