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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.90, 1,334.25 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.90, 1,334.25 and 697.50 is: 1,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.90 : 1,334.25 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.90/1,334.25 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.90x = 1,334.25 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.90x = 930,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,639.38/891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.43

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