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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,345.24 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,345.24 and 513.04 is: 768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,345.24 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,345.24 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,345.24 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 690,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,161.93/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.97

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