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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,240.52 and 710.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,240.52 and 710.84 is: 982.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,240.52 = 710.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,240.52 = 710.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,240.52 × 710.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 881,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,811.24/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.02

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