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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,348.20 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,348.20 and 573.36 is: 861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,348.20 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,348.20 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,348.20 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 773,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,003.95/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.42

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