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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.59, 1,238.87 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.59, 1,238.87 and 566.46 is: 781.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.59 : 1,238.87 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.59/1,238.87 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.59x = 1,238.87 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.59x = 701,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,771.72/897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.84

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