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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,239.68 and 749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,239.68 and 749.44 is: 1,035.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,239.68 = 749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,239.68 = 749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,239.68 × 749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 929,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,065.78/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.42

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