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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.65, 1,238.45 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.65, 1,238.45 and 561.32 is: 774.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.65 : 1,238.45 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.65/1,238.45 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.65x = 1,238.45 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.65x = 695,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,166.75/897.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.43

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