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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.16, 1,339.54 and 698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.16, 1,339.54 and 698.25 is: 1,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.16 : 1,339.54 = 698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.16/1,339.54 = 698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.16x = 1,339.54 × 698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.16x = 935,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,325.78/894.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.03

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