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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.63, 1,345.05 and 531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.63, 1,345.05 and 531.96 is: 797.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.63 : 1,345.05 = 531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.63/1,345.05 = 531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.63x = 1,345.05 × 531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.63x = 715,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,512.80/897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.11

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