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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.57, 1,345.84 and 410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.57, 1,345.84 and 410.15 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.57 : 1,345.84 = 410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.57/1,345.84 = 410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.57x = 1,345.84 × 410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.57x = 551,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,998.62/897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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