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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,344.88 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,344.88 and 636.99 is: 955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,344.88 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,344.88 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,344.88 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 856,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,675.11/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.04

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