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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.66, 1,345.50 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.66, 1,345.50 and 550.02 is: 824.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.66 : 1,345.50 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.66/1,345.50 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.66x = 1,345.50 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.66x = 740,051.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,051.91/897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.42

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