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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.69, 1,352.67 and 738.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.69, 1,352.67 and 738.93 is: 1,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.69 : 1,352.67 = 738.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.69/1,352.67 = 738.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.69x = 1,352.67 × 738.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.69x = 999,528.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,528.44/897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.45

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