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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,238.40 and 543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,238.40 and 543.35 is: 749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,238.40 = 543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,238.40 = 543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,238.40 × 543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 672,878.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,878.45/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.85

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