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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,238.73 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,238.73 and 675.60 is: 932.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.04 : 1,238.73 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.04/1,238.73 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.04x = 1,238.73 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.04x = 836,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,885.99/897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.94

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