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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.43, 1,347.36 and 868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.43, 1,347.36 and 868.27 is: 1,303.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.43 : 1,347.36 = 868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.43/1,347.36 = 868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.43x = 1,347.36 × 868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.43x = 1,169,872.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,872.27/897.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.58

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