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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.22, 1,236.42 and 648.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.22, 1,236.42 and 648.07 is: 893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.22 : 1,236.42 = 648.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.22/1,236.42 = 648.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.22x = 1,236.42 × 648.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.22x = 801,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,285.44/897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.08

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