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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897, 1,236.78 and 730.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897, 1,236.78 and 730.86 is: 1,007.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897 : 1,236.78 = 730.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897/1,236.78 = 730.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897x = 1,236.78 × 730.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897x = 903,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,913.03/897
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.71

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