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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,237.78 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,237.78 and 582.66 is: 803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,237.78 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,237.78 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,237.78 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 721,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,204.89/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.88

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