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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.74, 1,238.11 and 618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.74, 1,238.11 and 618.42 is: 852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.74 : 1,238.11 = 618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.74/1,238.11 = 618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.74x = 1,238.11 × 618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.74x = 765,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,671.99/897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.89

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