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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.17, 1,345.75 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.17, 1,345.75 and 531.52 is: 797.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.17 : 1,345.75 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.17/1,345.75 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.17x = 1,345.75 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.17x = 715,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,288.35/897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.28

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