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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.73, 1,238.83 and 548.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.73, 1,238.83 and 548.41 is: 756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.73 : 1,238.83 = 548.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.73/1,238.83 = 548.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.73x = 1,238.83 × 548.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.73x = 679,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,386.76/897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.78

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