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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.38, 1,237.28 and 648.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.38, 1,237.28 and 648.61 is: 894.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.38 : 1,237.28 = 648.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.38/1,237.28 = 648.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.38x = 1,237.28 × 648.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.38x = 802,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,502.75/897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.27

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