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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,237.49 and 740.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,237.49 and 740.13 is: 1,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,237.49 = 740.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,237.49 = 740.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,237.49 × 740.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 915,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,905.72/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.23

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