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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,348.16 and 653.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,348.16 and 653.92 is: 982.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,348.16 = 653.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,348.16 = 653.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,348.16 × 653.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 881,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,588.79/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.69

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