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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.45, 1,344.02 and 608.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.45, 1,344.02 and 608.01 is: 910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.45 : 1,344.02 = 608.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.45/1,344.02 = 608.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.45x = 1,344.02 × 608.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.45x = 817,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,174.56/897.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.55

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