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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,346.31 and 532.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,346.31 and 532.02 is: 798.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,346.31 = 532.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,346.31 = 532.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,346.31 × 532.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 716,263.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,263.85/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.39

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