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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.89, 1,241.64 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.89, 1,241.64 and 663.32 is: 916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.89 : 1,241.64 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.89/1,241.64 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.89x = 1,241.64 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.89x = 823,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,598.44/898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.24

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