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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,345.37 and 636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,345.37 and 636.30 is: 954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,345.37 = 636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,345.37 = 636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,345.37 × 636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 856,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,055.75/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.29

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