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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.70, 1,343.27 and 690.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.70, 1,343.27 and 690.58 is: 1,036.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.70 : 1,343.27 = 690.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.70/1,343.27 = 690.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.70x = 1,343.27 × 690.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.70x = 927,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,635.40/894.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.81

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