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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.51, 1,345.17 and 409.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.51, 1,345.17 and 409.50 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.51 : 1,345.17 = 409.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.51/1,345.17 = 409.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.51x = 1,345.17 × 409.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.51x = 550,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,847.12/897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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