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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.20, 1,237.60 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.20, 1,237.60 and 565.05 is: 779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.20 : 1,237.60 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.20/1,237.60 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.20x = 1,237.60 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.20x = 699,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,305.88/897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.43

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