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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.17, 1,347.13 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.17, 1,347.13 and 744.08 is: 1,117.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.17 : 1,347.13 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.17/1,347.13 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.17x = 1,347.13 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.17x = 1,002,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,368.77/897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.26

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