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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.19, 1,340.94 and 687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.19, 1,340.94 and 687.90 is: 1,032.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.19 : 1,340.94 = 687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.19/1,340.94 = 687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.19x = 1,340.94 × 687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.19x = 922,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,440.23/893.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.74

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