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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,345.57 and 534.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,345.57 and 534.17 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,345.57 = 534.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,345.57 = 534.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,345.57 × 534.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 718,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,763.13/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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