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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.94, 1,345.55 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.94, 1,345.55 and 550.80 is: 825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.94 : 1,345.55 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.94/1,345.55 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.94x = 1,345.55 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.94x = 741,130.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,130.32/897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.37

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