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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.63, 1,238.79 and 566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.63, 1,238.79 and 566.49 is: 781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.63 : 1,238.79 = 566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.63/1,238.79 = 566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.63x = 1,238.79 × 566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.63x = 701,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,768.92/897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.80

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