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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,343.70 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,343.70 and 511.32 is: 765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,343.70 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,343.70 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,343.70 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 687,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,060.68/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.75

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