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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,237.61 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,237.61 and 565.40 is: 779.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,237.61 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,237.61 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,237.61 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 699,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,735.68/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.86

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