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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,344.86 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,344.86 and 572.18 is: 857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,344.86 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,344.86 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,344.86 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 769,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,492.41/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.48

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