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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,237.56 and 582.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,237.56 and 582.50 is: 803.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,237.56 = 582.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,237.56 = 582.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,237.56 × 582.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 720,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,878.70/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.34

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