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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,343.85 and 680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,343.85 and 680.26 is: 1,018.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,343.85 = 680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,343.85 = 680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,343.85 × 680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 914,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,167.40/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.14

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