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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.42, 1,347.66 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.42, 1,347.66 and 552.78 is: 830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.42 : 1,347.66 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.42/1,347.66 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.42x = 1,347.66 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.42x = 744,959.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,959.49/897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.11

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