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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.82, 1,238.99 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.82, 1,238.99 and 548.50 is: 756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.82 : 1,238.99 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.82/1,238.99 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.82x = 1,238.99 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.82x = 679,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,583.27/897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.93

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