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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.78, 1,238.88 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.78, 1,238.88 and 543.78 is: 750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.78 : 1,238.88 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.78/1,238.88 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.78x = 1,238.88 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.78x = 673,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,678.17/897.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.38

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