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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,345.40 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,345.40 and 435.04 is: 652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,345.40 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,345.40 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,345.40 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 585,302.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,302.82/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.34

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