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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.15, 1,236.85 and 772.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.15, 1,236.85 and 772.54 is: 1,065.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.15 : 1,236.85 = 772.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.15/1,236.85 = 772.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.15x = 1,236.85 × 772.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.15x = 955,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,516.10/897.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.06

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