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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.60, 1,342.10 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.60, 1,342.10 and 700.20 is: 1,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.60 : 1,342.10 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.60/1,342.10 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.60x = 1,342.10 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.60x = 939,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,738.42/894.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.46

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