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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.02, 1,347.35 and 656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.02, 1,347.35 and 656.45 is: 986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.02 : 1,347.35 = 656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.02/1,347.35 = 656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.02x = 1,347.35 × 656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.02x = 884,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,457.89/897.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.00

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