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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.06, 1,345.59 and 531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.06, 1,345.59 and 531.66 is: 797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.06 : 1,345.59 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.06/1,345.59 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.06x = 1,345.59 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.06x = 715,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,396.38/897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.49

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