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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.55, 1,347.01 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.55, 1,347.01 and 410.94 is: 616.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.55 : 1,347.01 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.55/1,347.01 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.55x = 1,347.01 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.55x = 553,539.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,539.26/897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.72

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