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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.60, 1,336.68 and 698.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.60, 1,336.68 and 698.64 is: 1,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.60 : 1,336.68 = 698.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.60/1,336.68 = 698.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.60x = 1,336.68 × 698.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.60x = 933,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,858.12/891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.40

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