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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,345.70 and 636.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,345.70 and 636.52 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,345.70 = 636.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,345.70 = 636.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,345.70 × 636.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 856,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,564.96/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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