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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,238.91 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,238.91 and 548.54 is: 756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,238.91 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,238.91 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,238.91 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 679,591.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,591.69/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.85

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