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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.81, 1,337.64 and 885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.81, 1,337.64 and 885.13 is: 1,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.81 : 1,337.64 = 885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.81/1,337.64 = 885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.81x = 1,337.64 × 885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.81x = 1,183,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,981.12/897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.74

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