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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.81, 1,345.77 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.81, 1,345.77 and 573.27 is: 859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.81 : 1,345.77 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.81/1,345.77 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.81x = 1,345.77 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.81x = 771,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,489.57/897.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.30

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