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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,343.77 and 531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,343.77 and 531.67 is: 796.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,343.77 = 531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,343.77 = 531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,343.77 × 531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 714,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,442.20/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.41

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