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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.93, 1,240.25 and 637.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.93, 1,240.25 and 637.11 is: 879.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.93 : 1,240.25 = 637.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.93/1,240.25 = 637.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.93x = 1,240.25 × 637.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.93x = 790,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,172.49/897.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.99

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