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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.30, 1,345.95 and 589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.30, 1,345.95 and 589.14 is: 883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.30 : 1,345.95 = 589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.30/1,345.95 = 589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.30x = 1,345.95 × 589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.30x = 792,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,952.98/897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.71

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