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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.70, 1,345.33 and 635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.70, 1,345.33 and 635.66 is: 952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.70 : 1,345.33 = 635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.70/1,345.33 = 635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.70x = 1,345.33 × 635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.70x = 855,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,169.29/897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.63

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