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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,345.63 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,345.63 and 637.49 is: 955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,345.63 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,345.63 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,345.63 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 857,825.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,825.67/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.79

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