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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,238.84 and 566.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,238.84 and 566.21 is: 781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,238.84 = 566.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,238.84 = 566.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,238.84 × 566.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 701,434.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,434.57/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.46

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