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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,335.65 and 694.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,335.65 and 694.36 is: 1,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,335.65 = 694.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,335.65 = 694.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,335.65 × 694.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 927,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,421.93/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.15

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