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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.70, 1,456.90 and 896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.70, 1,456.90 and 896.82 is: 1,343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.70 : 1,456.90 = 896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.70/1,456.90 = 896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.70x = 1,456.90 × 896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.70x = 1,306,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,577.06/972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.25

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