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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,346.04 and 532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,346.04 and 532.58 is: 799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,346.04 = 532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,346.04 = 532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,346.04 × 532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 716,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,873.98/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.12

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