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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,237.98 and 543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,237.98 and 543.16 is: 749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,237.98 = 543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,237.98 = 543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,237.98 × 543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 672,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,421.22/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.50

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