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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.02, 1,237.67 and 660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.02, 1,237.67 and 660.44 is: 912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.02 : 1,237.67 = 660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.02/1,237.67 = 660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.02x = 1,237.67 × 660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.02x = 817,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,406.77/896.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.26

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