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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,238.83 and 543.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,238.83 and 543.57 is: 750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,238.83 = 543.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,238.83 = 543.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,238.83 × 543.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 673,388.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,388.11/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.20

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