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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.83, 1,346.51 and 605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.83, 1,346.51 and 605.17 is: 907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.83 : 1,346.51 = 605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.83/1,346.51 = 605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.83x = 1,346.51 × 605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.83x = 814,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,865.60/897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.59

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