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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.35, 1,344.65 and 531.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.35, 1,344.65 and 531.72 is: 796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.35 : 1,344.65 = 531.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.35/1,344.65 = 531.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.35x = 1,344.65 × 531.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.35x = 714,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,974.64/897.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.77

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