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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.32, 1,346.06 and 651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.32, 1,346.06 and 651.56 is: 977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.32 : 1,346.06 = 651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.32/1,346.06 = 651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.32x = 1,346.06 × 651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.32x = 877,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,038.85/897.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.40

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