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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,228.52 and 694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,228.52 and 694.24 is: 957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,228.52 = 694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,228.52 = 694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,228.52 × 694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 852,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,887.72/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.18

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