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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,343.97 and 511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,343.97 and 511.50 is: 766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,343.97 = 511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,343.97 = 511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,343.97 × 511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 687,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,440.66/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.33

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