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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,238.04 and 740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,238.04 and 740 is: 1,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,238.04 = 740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,238.04 = 740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,238.04 × 740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 916,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,149.60/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.30

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