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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,237.74 and 617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,237.74 and 617.41 is: 851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,237.74 = 617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,237.74 = 617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,237.74 × 617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 764,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,193.05/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.85

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