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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.89, 1,347.98 and 550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.89, 1,347.98 and 550.33 is: 826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.89 : 1,347.98 = 550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.89/1,347.98 = 550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.89x = 1,347.98 × 550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.89x = 741,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,827.71/897.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.19

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