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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,238.64 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,238.64 and 548.24 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,238.64 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,238.64 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,238.64 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 679,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,071.99/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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