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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,237.49 and 647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,237.49 and 647.78 is: 893.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,237.49 = 647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,237.49 = 647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,237.49 × 647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 801,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,611.85/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.66

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