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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,238.61 and 582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,238.61 and 582.52 is: 804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,238.61 = 582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,238.61 = 582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,238.61 × 582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 721,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,515.10/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.22

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