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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,237.88 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,237.88 and 617.19 is: 851.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,237.88 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,237.88 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,237.88 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 764,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,004.07/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.36

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