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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.88, 1,345.22 and 555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.88, 1,345.22 and 555.16 is: 831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.88 : 1,345.22 = 555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.88/1,345.22 = 555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.88x = 1,345.22 × 555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.88x = 746,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,812.34/897.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.75

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