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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.94, 1,346.70 and 411.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.94, 1,346.70 and 411.13 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.94 : 1,346.70 = 411.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.94/1,346.70 = 411.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.94x = 1,346.70 × 411.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.94x = 553,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,668.77/897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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