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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.51, 1,237.59 and 618.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.51, 1,237.59 and 618.15 is: 852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.51 : 1,237.59 = 618.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.51/1,237.59 = 618.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.51x = 1,237.59 × 618.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.51x = 765,016.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,016.26/897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.38

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