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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.18, 1,238.24 and 649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.18, 1,238.24 and 649.32 is: 896.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.18 : 1,238.24 = 649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.18/1,238.24 = 649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.18x = 1,238.24 × 649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.18x = 804,014.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,014.00/897.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.16

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