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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.59, 1,347.07 and 435.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.59, 1,347.07 and 435.64 is: 653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.59 : 1,347.07 = 435.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.59/1,347.07 = 435.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.59x = 1,347.07 × 435.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.59x = 586,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,837.57/897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.79

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