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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.13, 1,229.32 and 693.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.13, 1,229.32 and 693.31 is: 956.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.13 : 1,229.32 = 693.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.13/1,229.32 = 693.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.13x = 1,229.32 × 693.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.13x = 852,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,299.85/891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.43

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