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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,239.09 and 543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,239.09 and 543.81 is: 750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,239.09 = 543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,239.09 = 543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,239.09 × 543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 673,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,826.81/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.47

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