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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,237.20 and 634.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,237.20 and 634.64 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,237.20 = 634.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,237.20 = 634.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,237.20 × 634.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 785,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,176.61/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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