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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.21, 1,346.83 and 551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.21, 1,346.83 and 551.54 is: 827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.21 : 1,346.83 = 551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.21/1,346.83 = 551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.21x = 1,346.83 × 551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.21x = 742,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,832.61/897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.94

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