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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.72, 1,238.04 and 835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.72, 1,238.04 and 835.32 is: 1,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.72 : 1,238.04 = 835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.72/1,238.04 = 835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.72x = 1,238.04 × 835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.72x = 1,034,159.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,159.57/897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.98

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