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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.83, 1,348.16 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.83, 1,348.16 and 534.24 is: 802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.83 : 1,348.16 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.83/1,348.16 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.83x = 1,348.16 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.83x = 720,241.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,241.33/897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.20

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