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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.55, 1,238.08 and 547.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.55, 1,238.08 and 547.63 is: 755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.55 : 1,238.08 = 547.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.55/1,238.08 = 547.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.55x = 1,238.08 × 547.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.55x = 678,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,000.82/897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.39

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