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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.53, 1,344.42 and 531.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.53, 1,344.42 and 531.41 is: 796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.53 : 1,344.42 = 531.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.53/1,344.42 = 531.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.53x = 1,344.42 × 531.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.53x = 714,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,431.51/897.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.00

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