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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,345.73 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,345.73 and 410.19 is: 615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,345.73 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,345.73 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,345.73 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 552,004.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,004.99/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.21

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