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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.28, 1,343.76 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.28, 1,343.76 and 651.04 is: 974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.28 : 1,343.76 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.28/1,343.76 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.28x = 1,343.76 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.28x = 874,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,841.51/897.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.99

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