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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.76, 1,344.69 and 550.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.76, 1,344.69 and 550.05 is: 823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.76 : 1,344.69 = 550.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.76/1,344.69 = 550.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.76x = 1,344.69 × 550.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.76x = 739,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,641.69/897.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.87

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