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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,238.07 and 543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,238.07 and 543.04 is: 749.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,238.07 = 543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,238.07 = 543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,238.07 × 543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 672,321.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,321.53/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.44

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