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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,347.21 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,347.21 and 531.99 is: 798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,347.21 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,347.21 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,347.21 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 716,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,702.25/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.14

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