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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.51, 1,238.04 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.51, 1,238.04 and 565.41 is: 779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.51 : 1,238.04 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.51/1,238.04 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.51x = 1,238.04 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.51x = 700,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,000.20/897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.94

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