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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.46, 1,344.96 and 807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.46, 1,344.96 and 807.54 is: 1,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.46 : 1,344.96 = 807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.46/1,344.96 = 807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.46x = 1,344.96 × 807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.46x = 1,086,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,109.00/897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.20

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