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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,238.60 and 543.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,238.60 and 543.56 is: 750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,238.60 = 543.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,238.60 = 543.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,238.60 × 543.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 673,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,253.42/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.13

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