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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,238.40 and 663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,238.40 and 663.84 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,238.40 = 663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,238.40 = 663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,238.40 × 663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 822,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,099.46/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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