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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.33, 1,238.55 and 548.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.33, 1,238.55 and 548.31 is: 756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.33 : 1,238.55 = 548.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.33/1,238.55 = 548.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.33x = 1,238.55 × 548.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.33x = 679,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,109.35/897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.81

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