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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,230.20 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,230.20 and 696.60 is: 961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,230.20 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,230.20 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,230.20 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 856,957.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,957.32/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.15

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