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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,239.12 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,239.12 and 676.44 is: 933.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,239.12 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,239.12 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,239.12 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 838,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,190.33/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.56

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