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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,343.70 and 435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,343.70 and 435.20 is: 651.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.04 : 1,343.70 = 435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.04/1,343.70 = 435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.04x = 1,343.70 × 435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.04x = 584,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,778.24/897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.90

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