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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,237.48 and 602.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,237.48 and 602.38 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,237.48 = 602.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,237.48 = 602.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,237.48 × 602.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 745,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,430.19/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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