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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.04, 1,343.26 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,343.26 and 665.58 is: 996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.04 : 1,343.26 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.04/1,343.26 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.04x = 1,343.26 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.04x = 894,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,046.99/897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.66

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