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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.68, 1,238.28 and 635.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.68, 1,238.28 and 635.60 is: 876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.68 : 1,238.28 = 635.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.68/1,238.28 = 635.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.68x = 1,238.28 × 635.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.68x = 787,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,050.77/897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.76

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