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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.39, 1,343.69 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.39, 1,343.69 and 526.89 is: 788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.39 : 1,343.69 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.39/1,343.69 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.39x = 1,343.69 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.39x = 707,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,983.18/897.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.93

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