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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.48, 1,240.65 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.48, 1,240.65 and 712.26 is: 984.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.48 : 1,240.65 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.48/1,240.65 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.48x = 1,240.65 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.48x = 883,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,665.37/897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.61

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