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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.49, 1,343.94 and 532.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.49, 1,343.94 and 532.54 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.49 : 1,343.94 = 532.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.49/1,343.94 = 532.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.49x = 1,343.94 × 532.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.49x = 715,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,701.81/897.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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