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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.21, 1,345.14 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.21, 1,345.14 and 403.52 is: 604.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.21 : 1,345.14 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.21/1,345.14 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.21x = 1,345.14 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.21x = 542,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,784.17/897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.97

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