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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.90, 1,347.38 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.90, 1,347.38 and 377.87 is: 567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.90 : 1,347.38 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.90/1,347.38 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.90x = 1,347.38 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.90x = 509,125.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,125.85/897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.02

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