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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.37, 1,238.16 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.37, 1,238.16 and 565.68 is: 780.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.37 : 1,238.16 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.37/1,238.16 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.37x = 1,238.16 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.37x = 700,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,402.35/897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.51

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