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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.72, 1,341.26 and 663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.72, 1,341.26 and 663.14 is: 995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.72 : 1,341.26 = 663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.72/1,341.26 = 663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.72x = 1,341.26 × 663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.72x = 889,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,443.16/893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.21

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