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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,345.95 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,345.95 and 410.10 is: 614.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,345.95 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,345.95 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,345.95 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 551,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,974.10/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.94

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