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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,345.50 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,345.50 and 589.44 is: 883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,345.50 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,345.50 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,345.50 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 793,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,091.52/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.21

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