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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,343.82 and 680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,343.82 and 680.06 is: 1,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,343.82 = 680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,343.82 = 680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,343.82 × 680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 913,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,878.23/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.66

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