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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,237.68 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,237.68 and 648.72 is: 894.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,237.68 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,237.68 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,237.68 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 802,907.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,907.77/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.27

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