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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.20, 1,238.76 and 798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.20, 1,238.76 and 798.80 is: 1,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.20 : 1,238.76 = 798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.20/1,238.76 = 798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.20x = 1,238.76 × 798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.20x = 989,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,521.49/897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.90

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