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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.24, 1,235.16 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.24, 1,235.16 and 663.44 is: 914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.24 : 1,235.16 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.24/1,235.16 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.24x = 1,235.16 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.24x = 819,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,454.55/896.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.32

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