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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.54, 1,347.12 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.54, 1,347.12 and 532.80 is: 799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.54 : 1,347.12 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.54/1,347.12 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.54x = 1,347.12 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.54x = 717,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,745.54/897.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.68

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