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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,344.96 and 572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,344.96 and 572.72 is: 857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,344.96 = 572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,344.96 = 572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,344.96 × 572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 770,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,285.49/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.86

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