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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.01, 1,237.05 and 616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.01, 1,237.05 and 616.79 is: 850.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.01 : 1,237.05 = 616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.01/1,237.05 = 616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.01x = 1,237.05 × 616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.01x = 763,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,000.07/897.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.61

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