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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.41, 1,347.01 and 734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.41, 1,347.01 and 734.81 is: 1,102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.41 : 1,347.01 = 734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.41/1,347.01 = 734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.41x = 1,347.01 × 734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.41x = 989,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,795.42/897.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.94

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