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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,238.03 and 566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,238.03 and 566.14 is: 781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,238.03 = 566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,238.03 = 566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,238.03 × 566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 700,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,900.01/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.14

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