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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.85, 1,345.74 and 410.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.85, 1,345.74 and 410.95 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.85 : 1,345.74 = 410.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.85/1,345.74 = 410.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.85x = 1,345.74 × 410.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.85x = 553,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,031.85/897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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