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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.31, 1,237.82 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.31, 1,237.82 and 565.62 is: 780.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.31 : 1,237.82 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.31/1,237.82 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.31x = 1,237.82 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.31x = 700,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,128.28/897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.25

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