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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.82, 1,235.61 and 759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.82, 1,235.61 and 759.75 is: 1,045.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.82 : 1,235.61 = 759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.82/1,235.61 = 759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.82x = 1,235.61 × 759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.82x = 938,754.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,754.70/897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.59

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