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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.11, 1,344.14 and 701.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.11, 1,344.14 and 701.29 is: 1,050.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.11 : 1,344.14 = 701.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.11/1,344.14 = 701.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.11x = 1,344.14 × 701.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.11x = 942,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,631.94/897.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.74

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