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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.17, 1,343.14 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.17, 1,343.14 and 667.08 is: 998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.17 : 1,343.14 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.17/1,343.14 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.17x = 1,343.14 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.17x = 895,980.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,980.16/897.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.68

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