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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.85, 1,340.97 and 690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.85, 1,340.97 and 690.94 is: 1,036.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.85 : 1,340.97 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.85/1,340.97 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.85x = 1,340.97 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.85x = 926,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,529.81/893.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.56

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