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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.90, 1,239.59 and 543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.90, 1,239.59 and 543.88 is: 750.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.90 : 1,239.59 = 543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.90/1,239.59 = 543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.90x = 1,239.59 × 543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.90x = 674,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,188.21/897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.85

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