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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,344.90 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,344.90 and 511.80 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,344.90 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,344.90 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,344.90 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 688,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,319.82/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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