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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.46, 1,346.14 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.46, 1,346.14 and 534.55 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.46 : 1,346.14 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.46/1,346.14 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.46x = 1,346.14 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.46x = 719,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,569.73/897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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