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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.67, 1,335.67 and 696.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.67, 1,335.67 and 696.46 is: 1,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.67 : 1,335.67 = 696.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.67/1,335.67 = 696.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.67x = 1,335.67 × 696.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.67x = 930,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,240.73/891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.26

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