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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,238.34 and 548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,238.34 and 548.20 is: 756.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,238.34 = 548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,238.34 = 548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,238.34 × 548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 678,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,857.99/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.57

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