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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,238.63 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,238.63 and 543.72 is: 750.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,238.63 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,238.63 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,238.63 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 673,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,466.56/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.30

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