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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.19, 1,238.38 and 543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.19, 1,238.38 and 543.15 is: 749.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.19 : 1,238.38 = 543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.19/1,238.38 = 543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.19x = 1,238.38 × 543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.19x = 672,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,624.74/897.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.70

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