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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.55, 1,344.18 and 531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.55, 1,344.18 and 531.23 is: 795.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.55 : 1,344.18 = 531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.55/1,344.18 = 531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.55x = 1,344.18 × 531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.55x = 714,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,066.09/897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.57

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