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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,340.35 and 696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,340.35 and 696.32 is: 1,048.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,340.35 = 696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,340.35 = 696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,340.35 × 696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 933,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,309.03/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.34

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