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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,237.91 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,237.91 and 547.50 is: 755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,237.91 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,237.91 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,237.91 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 677,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,752.99/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.22

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