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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.21, 1,238.76 and 661.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.21, 1,238.76 and 661.19 is: 912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.21 : 1,238.76 = 661.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.21/1,238.76 = 661.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.21x = 1,238.76 × 661.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.21x = 819,049.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,049.53/897.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.88

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