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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.72, 1,344.54 and 651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.72, 1,344.54 and 651.72 is: 976.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.72 : 1,344.54 = 651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.72/1,344.54 = 651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.72x = 1,344.54 × 651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.72x = 876,263.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,263.61/897.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.10

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