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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,232.82 and 694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,232.82 and 694.35 is: 957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,232.82 = 694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,232.82 = 694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,232.82 × 694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 856,008.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,008.57/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.92

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