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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,236.87 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,236.87 and 601.74 is: 829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,236.87 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,236.87 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,236.87 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 744,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,274.15/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.63

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