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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,344 and 737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,344 and 737.24 is: 1,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,344 = 737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,344 = 737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,344 × 737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 990,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,850.56/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.86

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