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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,344.15 and 766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,344.15 and 766.48 is: 1,147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,344.15 = 766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,344.15 = 766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,344.15 × 766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 1,030,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,258.12/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.89

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