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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.75, 1,347.03 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.75, 1,347.03 and 435.44 is: 653.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.75 : 1,347.03 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.75/1,347.03 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.75x = 1,347.03 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.75x = 586,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,554.11/897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.36

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