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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.99, 1,229.67 and 693.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.99, 1,229.67 and 693.09 is: 955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.99 : 1,229.67 = 693.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.99/1,229.67 = 693.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.99x = 1,229.67 × 693.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.99x = 852,271.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,271.98/891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.47

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