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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,346.55 and 637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,346.55 and 637.39 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,346.55 = 637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,346.55 = 637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,346.55 × 637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 858,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,281.58/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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