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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.43, 1,338.17 and 686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.43, 1,338.17 and 686.48 is: 1,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.43 : 1,338.17 = 686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.43/1,338.17 = 686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.43x = 1,338.17 × 686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.43x = 918,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,616.82/893.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.19

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