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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.52, 1,345.74 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.52, 1,345.74 and 513.04 is: 769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.52 : 1,345.74 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.52/1,345.74 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.52x = 1,345.74 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.52x = 690,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,418.45/897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.25

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