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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.08, 1,234.24 and 698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.08, 1,234.24 and 698.56 is: 964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.08 : 1,234.24 = 698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.08/1,234.24 = 698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.08x = 1,234.24 × 698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.08x = 862,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,190.69/894.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.33

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