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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,237.23 and 634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,237.23 and 634.98 is: 875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,237.23 = 634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,237.23 = 634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,237.23 × 634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 785,616.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,616.31/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.42

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