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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,347.42 and 572.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,347.42 and 572.08 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,347.42 = 572.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,347.42 = 572.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,347.42 × 572.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 770,832.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,832.03/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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