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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.08, 1,348.08 and 532.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.08, 1,348.08 and 532.16 is: 799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.08 : 1,348.08 = 532.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.08/1,348.08 = 532.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.08x = 1,348.08 × 532.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.08x = 717,394.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,394.25/897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.70

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