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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,347.23 and 703.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,347.23 and 703.35 is: 1,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,347.23 = 703.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,347.23 = 703.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,347.23 × 703.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 947,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,575.98/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.66

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