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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.38, 1,238.49 and 543.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.38, 1,238.49 and 543.26 is: 749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.38 : 1,238.49 = 543.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.38/1,238.49 = 543.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.38x = 1,238.49 × 543.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.38x = 672,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,818.21/897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.76

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