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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,238.49 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,238.49 and 582.93 is: 804.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,238.49 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,238.49 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,238.49 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 721,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,952.98/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.18

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