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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.95, 1,347.80 and 744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.95, 1,347.80 and 744.86 is: 1,118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.95 : 1,347.80 = 744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.95/1,347.80 = 744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.95x = 1,347.80 × 744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.95x = 1,003,911.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,911.84/897.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.01

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