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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,238.58 and 587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,238.58 and 587.18 is: 810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,238.58 = 587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,238.58 = 587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,238.58 × 587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 727,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,269.40/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.65

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