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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,345.72 and 849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,345.72 and 849.78 is: 1,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,345.72 = 849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,345.72 = 849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,345.72 × 849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 1,143,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,565.94/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.65

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