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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.71, 1,237.14 and 700.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.71, 1,237.14 and 700.88 is: 965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.71 : 1,237.14 = 700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.71/1,237.14 = 700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.71x = 1,237.14 × 700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.71x = 867,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,080.50/897.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.89

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