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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.53, 1,349.33 and 716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.53, 1,349.33 and 716.90 is: 1,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.53 : 1,349.33 = 716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.53/1,349.33 = 716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.53x = 1,349.33 × 716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.53x = 967,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,324.35/897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.77

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