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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.03, 1,276.89 and 897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.03, 1,276.89 and 897 is: 1,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.03 : 1,276.89 = 897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.03/1,276.89 = 897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.03x = 1,276.89 × 897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.03x = 1,145,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,370.33/932.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.90

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