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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.60, 1,347.60 and 574.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.60, 1,347.60 and 574.40 is: 862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.60 : 1,347.60 = 574.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.60/1,347.60 = 574.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.60x = 1,347.60 × 574.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.60x = 774,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,061.44/897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.37

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