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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.68, 1,351.92 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.68, 1,351.92 and 682.76 is: 1,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.68 : 1,351.92 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.68/1,351.92 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.68x = 1,351.92 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.68x = 923,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,036.90/897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.25

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