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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.78, 1,345.41 and 848.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.78, 1,345.41 and 848.49 is: 1,271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.78 : 1,345.41 = 848.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.78/1,345.41 = 848.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.78x = 1,345.41 × 848.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.78x = 1,141,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,566.93/897.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.54

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