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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,345.41 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,345.41 and 507.87 is: 761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,345.41 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,345.41 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,345.41 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 683,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,293.38/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.00

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