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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,239.03 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,239.03 and 700.52 is: 967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,239.03 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,239.03 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,239.03 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 867,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,959.10/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.25

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