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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.69, 1,238.85 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.69, 1,238.85 and 565.86 is: 780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.69 : 1,238.85 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.69/1,238.85 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.69x = 1,238.85 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.69x = 701,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,015.66/897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.91

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