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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,238.25 and 635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,238.25 and 635.84 is: 877.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,238.25 = 635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,238.25 = 635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,238.25 × 635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 787,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,328.88/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.68

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