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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.05, 1,236.08 and 687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.05, 1,236.08 and 687.22 is: 946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.05 : 1,236.08 = 687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.05/1,236.08 = 687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.05x = 1,236.08 × 687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.05x = 849,457.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,457.53/897.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.94

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