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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,345.70 and 384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,345.70 and 384.98 is: 577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,345.70 = 384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,345.70 = 384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,345.70 × 384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 518,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,067.59/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.16

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