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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.98, 1,342.11 and 688.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.98, 1,342.11 and 688.69 is: 1,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.98 : 1,342.11 = 688.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.98/1,342.11 = 688.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.98x = 1,342.11 × 688.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.98x = 924,291.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,291.03/893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.91

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