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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.70, 1,347.39 and 797.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.70, 1,347.39 and 797.10 is: 1,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.70 : 1,347.39 = 797.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.70/1,347.39 = 797.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.70x = 1,347.39 × 797.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.70x = 1,074,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,004.57/899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.74

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