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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.63, 1,238.52 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.63, 1,238.52 and 543.54 is: 749.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.63 : 1,238.52 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.63/1,238.52 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.63x = 1,238.52 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.63x = 673,185.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,185.16/897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.96

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