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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,237.74 and 548.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,237.74 and 548.22 is: 756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,237.74 = 548.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,237.74 = 548.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,237.74 × 548.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 678,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,553.82/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.17

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