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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,238.59 and 565.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,238.59 and 565.77 is: 780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,238.59 = 565.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,238.59 = 565.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,238.59 × 565.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 700,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,757.06/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.42

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