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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.49, 1,238.72 and 565.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.49, 1,238.72 and 565.69 is: 780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.49 : 1,238.72 = 565.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.49/1,238.72 = 565.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.49x = 1,238.72 × 565.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.49x = 700,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,731.52/897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.77

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