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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.17, 1,345.28 and 589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.17, 1,345.28 and 589.19 is: 883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.17 : 1,345.28 = 589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.17/1,345.28 = 589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.17x = 1,345.28 × 589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.17x = 792,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,615.85/897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.47

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