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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.70, 1,344.39 and 608.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.70, 1,344.39 and 608.26 is: 910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.70 : 1,344.39 = 608.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.70/1,344.39 = 608.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.70x = 1,344.39 × 608.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.70x = 817,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,738.66/897.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.93

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