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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.20, 1,343.38 and 506.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.20, 1,343.38 and 506.61 is: 758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.20 : 1,343.38 = 506.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.20/1,343.38 = 506.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.20x = 1,343.38 × 506.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.20x = 680,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,569.74/897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.55

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