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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.07, 1,236.27 and 647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.07, 1,236.27 and 647.95 is: 892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.07 : 1,236.27 = 647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.07/1,236.27 = 647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.07x = 1,236.27 × 647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.07x = 801,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,041.15/897.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.95

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