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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,340.82 and 724.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,340.82 and 724.80 is: 1,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,340.82 = 724.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,340.82 = 724.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,340.82 × 724.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 971,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,826.34/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.31

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