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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,238.72 and 543.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,238.72 and 543.59 is: 750.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,238.72 = 543.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,238.72 = 543.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,238.72 × 543.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 673,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,360.26/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.17

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