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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.74, 1,344.99 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.74, 1,344.99 and 465.20 is: 696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.74 : 1,344.99 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.74/1,344.99 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.74x = 1,344.99 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.74x = 625,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,689.35/897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.96

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