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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,238.01 and 547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,238.01 and 547.82 is: 756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,238.01 = 547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,238.01 = 547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,238.01 × 547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 678,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,206.64/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.03

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