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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.61, 1,345.76 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.61, 1,345.76 and 551.06 is: 826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.61 : 1,345.76 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.61/1,345.76 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.61x = 1,345.76 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.61x = 741,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,591.75/897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.19

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