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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.66, 1,345.96 and 532.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.66, 1,345.96 and 532.70 is: 798.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.66 : 1,345.96 = 532.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.66/1,345.96 = 532.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.66x = 1,345.96 × 532.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.66x = 716,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,992.89/897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.74

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