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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.22, 1,343.39 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.22, 1,343.39 and 636.16 is: 952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.22 : 1,343.39 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.22/1,343.39 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.22x = 1,343.39 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.22x = 854,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,610.98/897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.51

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