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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.27, 1,237.84 and 547.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.27, 1,237.84 and 547.75 is: 755.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.27 : 1,237.84 = 547.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.27/1,237.84 = 547.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.27x = 1,237.84 × 547.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.27x = 678,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,026.86/897.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.66

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