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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.57, 1,340.42 and 698.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.57, 1,340.42 and 698.15 is: 1,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.57 : 1,340.42 = 698.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.57/1,340.42 = 698.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.57x = 1,340.42 × 698.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.57x = 935,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,814.08/893.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.28

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