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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.69, 1,346.46 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.69, 1,346.46 and 534.78 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.69 : 1,346.46 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.69/1,346.46 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.69x = 1,346.46 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.69x = 720,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,059.88/897.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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