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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,238.53 and 582.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,238.53 and 582.64 is: 803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,238.53 = 582.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,238.53 = 582.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,238.53 × 582.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 721,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,617.12/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.69

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