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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,239.46 and 548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,239.46 and 548.84 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,239.46 = 548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,239.46 = 548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,239.46 × 548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 680,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,265.23/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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