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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.29, 1,238.18 and 577.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.29, 1,238.18 and 577.88 is: 797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.29 : 1,238.18 = 577.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.29/1,238.18 = 577.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.29x = 1,238.18 × 577.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.29x = 715,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,519.46/897.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.42

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