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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.86, 1,347.25 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.86, 1,347.25 and 378.22 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.86 : 1,347.25 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.86/1,347.25 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.86x = 1,347.25 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.86x = 509,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,556.90/897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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