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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.59, 1,238.76 and 543.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.59, 1,238.76 and 543.75 is: 750.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.59 : 1,238.76 = 543.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.59/1,238.76 = 543.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.59x = 1,238.76 × 543.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.59x = 673,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,575.75/897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.43

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