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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,345.97 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,345.97 and 550.64 is: 825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,345.97 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,345.97 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,345.97 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 741,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,144.92/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.86

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