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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.91, 1,344.22 and 804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.91, 1,344.22 and 804.08 is: 1,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.91 : 1,344.22 = 804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.91/1,344.22 = 804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.91x = 1,344.22 × 804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.91x = 1,080,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,861.77/897.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.76

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