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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,237.02 and 635.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,237.02 and 635.16 is: 875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,237.02 = 635.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,237.02 = 635.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,237.02 × 635.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 785,705.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,705.62/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.69

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