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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.16, 1,344.78 and 511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.16, 1,344.78 and 511.56 is: 766.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.16 : 1,344.78 = 511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.16/1,344.78 = 511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.16x = 1,344.78 × 511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.16x = 687,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,935.66/897.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.79

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