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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,342.50 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,342.50 and 550.28 is: 823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,342.50 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,342.50 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,342.50 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 738,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,750.90/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.51

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