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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.32, 1,343.10 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.32, 1,343.10 and 767.08 is: 1,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.32 : 1,343.10 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.32/1,343.10 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.32x = 1,343.10 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.32x = 1,030,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,265.15/897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.16

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