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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.92, 1,346.78 and 410.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.92, 1,346.78 and 410.92 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.92 : 1,346.78 = 410.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.92/1,346.78 = 410.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.92x = 1,346.78 × 410.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.92x = 553,418.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,418.84/897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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