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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,237.41 and 710.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,237.41 and 710.58 is: 979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,237.41 = 710.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,237.41 = 710.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,237.41 × 710.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 879,278.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,278.80/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.82

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