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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.66, 1,347.48 and 726.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.66, 1,347.48 and 726.33 is: 1,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.66 : 1,347.48 = 726.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.66/1,347.48 = 726.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.66x = 1,347.48 × 726.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.66x = 978,715.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,715.15/897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.30

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