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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.62, 1,347.42 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.62, 1,347.42 and 533.12 is: 800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.62 : 1,347.42 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.62/1,347.42 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.62x = 1,347.42 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.62x = 718,336.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,336.55/897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.27

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