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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.63, 1,242.25 and 897.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.63, 1,242.25 and 897.83 is: 1,231.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.63 : 1,242.25 = 897.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.63/1,242.25 = 897.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.63x = 1,242.25 × 897.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.63x = 1,115,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,329.32/905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.55

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