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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.58, 1,343.22 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.58, 1,343.22 and 550.81 is: 824.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.58 : 1,343.22 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.58/1,343.22 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.58x = 1,343.22 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.58x = 739,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,859.01/897.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.28

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