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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.40, 1,238.18 and 565.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.40, 1,238.18 and 565.80 is: 780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.40 : 1,238.18 = 565.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.40/1,238.18 = 565.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.40x = 1,238.18 × 565.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.40x = 700,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,562.24/897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.66

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