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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,346.16 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,346.16 and 507.12 is: 760.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,346.16 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,346.16 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,346.16 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 682,664.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,664.66/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.95

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