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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.99, 1,344.96 and 572.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.99, 1,344.96 and 572.37 is: 857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.99 : 1,344.96 = 572.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.99/1,344.96 = 572.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.99x = 1,344.96 × 572.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.99x = 769,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,814.76/897.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.26

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