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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.32, 1,238.34 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.32, 1,238.34 and 548 is: 756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.32 : 1,238.34 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.32/1,238.34 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.32x = 1,238.34 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.32x = 678,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,610.32/897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.26

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