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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.56, 1,235.64 and 663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.56, 1,235.64 and 663.28 is: 914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.56 : 1,235.64 = 663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.56/1,235.64 = 663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.56x = 1,235.64 × 663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.56x = 819,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,575.30/896.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.13

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