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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,235.58 and 781.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,235.58 and 781.04 is: 1,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,235.58 = 781.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,235.58 = 781.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,235.58 × 781.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 965,037.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,037.40/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.25

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