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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.70, 1,345.25 and 619.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.70, 1,345.25 and 619.77 is: 928.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.70 : 1,345.25 = 619.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.70/1,345.25 = 619.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.70x = 1,345.25 × 619.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.70x = 833,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,741.13/897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.75

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