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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.31, 1,345.90 and 534.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.31, 1,345.90 and 534.41 is: 801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.31 : 1,345.90 = 534.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.31/1,345.90 = 534.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.31x = 1,345.90 × 534.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.31x = 719,254.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,254.35/897.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.57

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