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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,238.90 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,238.90 and 548.44 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,238.90 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,238.90 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,238.90 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 679,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,456.48/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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