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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.98, 1,345.46 and 666.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.98, 1,345.46 and 666.27 is: 999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.98 : 1,345.46 = 666.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.98/1,345.46 = 666.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.98x = 1,345.46 × 666.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.98x = 896,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,439.63/896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.40

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