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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.67, 1,332.67 and 694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.67, 1,332.67 and 694.46 is: 1,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.67 : 1,332.67 = 694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.67/1,332.67 = 694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.67x = 1,332.67 × 694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.67x = 925,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,486.01/889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.26

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