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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.14, 1,346.40 and 655.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.14, 1,346.40 and 655.22 is: 983.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.14 : 1,346.40 = 655.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.14/1,346.40 = 655.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.14x = 1,346.40 × 655.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.14x = 882,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,181.48/897.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.33

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