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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.20, 1,345.02 and 653.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.20, 1,345.02 and 653.64 is: 980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.20 : 1,345.02 = 653.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.20/1,345.02 = 653.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.20x = 1,345.02 × 653.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.20x = 879,158.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,158.87/896.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.99

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