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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.61, 1,337.66 and 699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.61, 1,337.66 and 699.18 is: 1,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.61 : 1,337.66 = 699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.61/1,337.66 = 699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.61x = 1,337.66 × 699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.61x = 935,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,265.12/893.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.61

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