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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.63, 1,345.07 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.63, 1,345.07 and 377.34 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.63 : 1,345.07 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.63/1,345.07 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.63x = 1,345.07 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.63x = 507,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,546.83/897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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