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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.44, 1,343.60 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.44, 1,343.60 and 669.60 is: 1,002.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.44 : 1,343.60 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.44/1,343.60 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.44x = 1,343.60 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.44x = 899,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,674.56/897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.49

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