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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.77, 1,342.61 and 697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.77, 1,342.61 and 697.82 is: 1,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.77 : 1,342.61 = 697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.77/1,342.61 = 697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.77x = 1,342.61 × 697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.77x = 936,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,900.11/891.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.61

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