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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.64, 1,238.97 and 565.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.64, 1,238.97 and 565.81 is: 780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.64 : 1,238.97 = 565.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.64/1,238.97 = 565.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.64x = 1,238.97 × 565.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.64x = 701,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,021.62/897.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.96

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