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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.07, 1,345.08 and 376.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.07, 1,345.08 and 376.51 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.07 : 1,345.08 = 376.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.07/1,345.08 = 376.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.07x = 1,345.08 × 376.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.07x = 506,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,436.07/897.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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