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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,238.56 and 808.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,238.56 and 808.68 is: 1,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,238.56 = 808.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,238.56 = 808.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,238.56 × 808.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 1,001,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,601.32/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.51

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