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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,238.66 and 676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,238.66 and 676.52 is: 934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,238.66 = 676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,238.66 = 676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,238.66 × 676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 837,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,978.26/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.03

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