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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.21, 1,347.30 and 677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.21, 1,347.30 and 677.84 is: 1,017.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.21 : 1,347.30 = 677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.21/1,347.30 = 677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.21x = 1,347.30 × 677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.21x = 913,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,247.10/897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.87

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