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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.95, 1,344.77 and 608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.95, 1,344.77 and 608.51 is: 911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.95 : 1,344.77 = 608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.95/1,344.77 = 608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.95x = 1,344.77 × 608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.95x = 818,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,302.95/897.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.30

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