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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,237.74 and 670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,237.74 and 670.47 is: 924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,237.74 = 670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,237.74 = 670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,237.74 × 670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 829,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,867.54/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.17

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