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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.25, 1,238.73 and 565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.25, 1,238.73 and 565.96 is: 781.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.25 : 1,238.73 = 565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.25/1,238.73 = 565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.25x = 1,238.73 × 565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.25x = 701,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,071.63/897.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.36

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