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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,344.96 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,344.96 and 549.92 is: 824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,344.96 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,344.96 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,344.96 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 739,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,620.40/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.44

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