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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.50, 1,343.94 and 532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.50, 1,343.94 and 532.55 is: 797.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.50 : 1,343.94 = 532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.50/1,343.94 = 532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.50x = 1,343.94 × 532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.50x = 715,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,708.53/897.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.45

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