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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,238.39 and 773.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,238.39 and 773.65 is: 1,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,238.39 = 773.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,238.39 = 773.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,238.39 × 773.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 958,081.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,081.00/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.67

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