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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.19, 1,344.34 and 705.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.19, 1,344.34 and 705.67 is: 1,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.19 : 1,344.34 = 705.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.19/1,344.34 = 705.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.19x = 1,344.34 × 705.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.19x = 948,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,660.41/897.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.37

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