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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.80, 1,337.29 and 686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.80, 1,337.29 and 686.50 is: 1,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.80 : 1,337.29 = 686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.80/1,337.29 = 686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.80x = 1,337.29 × 686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.80x = 918,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,049.59/891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.43

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