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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.71, 1,238.94 and 566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.71, 1,238.94 and 566.12 is: 781.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.71 : 1,238.94 = 566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.71/1,238.94 = 566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.71x = 1,238.94 × 566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.71x = 701,382.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,382.52/897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.31

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