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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.10, 1,229.81 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.10, 1,229.81 and 695.46 is: 957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.10 : 1,229.81 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.10/1,229.81 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.10x = 1,229.81 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.10x = 855,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,280.19/893.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.65

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