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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,239.23 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,239.23 and 548.44 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,239.23 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,239.23 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,239.23 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 679,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,641.57/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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