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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,344.87 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,344.87 and 588.66 is: 881.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,344.87 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,344.87 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,344.87 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 791,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,671.17/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.84

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