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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.77, 1,345.55 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.77, 1,345.55 and 428.70 is: 642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.77 : 1,345.55 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.77/1,345.55 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.77x = 1,345.55 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.77x = 576,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,835.68/897.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.52

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