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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.91, 1,235.06 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.91, 1,235.06 and 695.46 is: 960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.91 : 1,235.06 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.91/1,235.06 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.91x = 1,235.06 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.91x = 858,934.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,934.83/893.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.87

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