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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.38, 1,237.93 and 582.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.38, 1,237.93 and 582.95 is: 804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.38 : 1,237.93 = 582.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.38/1,237.93 = 582.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.38x = 1,237.93 × 582.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.38x = 721,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,649.25/897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.17

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