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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.21, 1,237.23 and 710.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.21, 1,237.23 and 710.10 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.21 : 1,237.23 = 710.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.21/1,237.23 = 710.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.21x = 1,237.23 × 710.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.21x = 878,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,557.02/897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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