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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,232.16 and 697.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,232.16 and 697.28 is: 960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,232.16 = 697.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,232.16 = 697.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,232.16 × 697.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 859,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,160.52/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.94

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