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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.65, 1,344.64 and 531.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.65, 1,344.64 and 531.55 is: 796.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.65 : 1,344.64 = 531.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.65/1,344.64 = 531.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.65x = 1,344.64 × 531.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.65x = 714,734.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,734.01/897.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.23

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