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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,238.34 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,238.34 and 565.82 is: 780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,238.34 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,238.34 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,238.34 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 700,677.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,677.54/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.91

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