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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,237.58 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,237.58 and 565.58 is: 780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,237.58 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,237.58 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,237.58 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 699,952.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,952.88/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.09

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