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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.03, 1,238.49 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.03, 1,238.49 and 631.89 is: 872.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.03 : 1,238.49 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.03/1,238.49 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.03x = 1,238.49 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.03x = 782,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,589.45/897.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.42

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