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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,238.26 and 631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,238.26 and 631.68 is: 872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,238.26 = 631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,238.26 = 631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,238.26 × 631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 782,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,184.08/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.00

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