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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.22, 1,346.55 and 760.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.22, 1,346.55 and 760.51 is: 1,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.22 : 1,346.55 = 760.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.22/1,346.55 = 760.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.22x = 1,346.55 × 760.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.22x = 1,024,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,064.74/897.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.38

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