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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.40, 1,344.90 and 651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.40, 1,344.90 and 651.42 is: 976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.40 : 1,344.90 = 651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.40/1,344.90 = 651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.40x = 1,344.90 × 651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.40x = 876,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,094.76/897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.26

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