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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.84, 1,348.30 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.84, 1,348.30 and 551.88 is: 828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.84 : 1,348.30 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.84/1,348.30 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.84x = 1,348.30 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.84x = 744,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,099.80/897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.77

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