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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,238.15 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,238.15 and 543.06 is: 749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,238.15 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,238.15 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,238.15 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 672,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,391.10/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.50

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