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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.48, 1,341.36 and 688.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.48, 1,341.36 and 688.19 is: 1,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.48 : 1,341.36 = 688.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.48/1,341.36 = 688.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.48x = 1,341.36 × 688.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.48x = 923,103.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,103.83/893.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.16

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