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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.40, 1,238.48 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.40, 1,238.48 and 548 is: 756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.40 : 1,238.48 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.40/1,238.48 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.40x = 1,238.48 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.40x = 678,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,687.04/897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.28

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