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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.96, 1,345.52 and 653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.96, 1,345.52 and 653.36 is: 979.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.96 : 1,345.52 = 653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.96/1,345.52 = 653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.96x = 1,345.52 × 653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.96x = 879,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,108.95/897.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.01

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