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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.86, 1,239.65 and 562.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.86, 1,239.65 and 562.27 is: 776.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.86 : 1,239.65 = 562.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.86/1,239.65 = 562.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.86x = 1,239.65 × 562.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.86x = 697,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,018.01/897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.31

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