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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,238.78 and 561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,238.78 and 561.18 is: 774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,238.78 = 561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,238.78 = 561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,238.78 × 561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 695,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,175.75/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.63

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